Jordan J. Wilson
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Jordan J. Wilson

Expertise:
NFL, Football, MLB, Baseball
Education:
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Location:
Indianapolis, Indiana

Experience

Jordan J. Wilson is an Indianapolis-based reporter who covers the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals.

He has previously covered all levels of sports — high school, college and pro — for a variety of publications, including The Indianapolis Star, The News-Gazette, Springfield State-Journal Register and Peoria Journal Star.

In 2018, his reporting earned him a first-place award from the Illinois Press Association for Best Promotion of Public's Right to Know at the Northwest Herald. He also received an honorable mention in the Community Service category during the same year.

Education

Jordan Wilson earned a bachelor's degree in News-Editorial Journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2016 with a minor in English/Literature.

He was also selected as a National Writing Finalist for the Hearst Journalism Awards Program after placing seventh in the sports/breaking news writing category and ninth in the personality/profile writing category.

Latest Articles From Jordan J. Wilson

  • Bears GM Skipping Top QB’s Pro Day Amid Caleb Williams Buzz

    Bears general manager Ryan Poles will be skipping one of the top quarterback prospect's pro day as the Caleb Williams speculation ramps up.

  • Bears GM Fires Back at RGIII’s Caleb Williams Comments: ‘It Pisses Me Off’

  • Jim Harbaugh Breaks Silence on Bears Trading for Keenan Allen

  • Bears’ Ryan Poles Reveals New Details About Justin Fields Trade

  • Bears Called Out for Most ‘Head-Scratching Move’ of Free Agency

  • Bears Scouting Another Top QB Amid Caleb Williams Speculation

    The Chicago Bears were busy scouting another of the top quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL draft class days after seeing Caleb Williams in action.

  • Bears Line Up Visit With Elite Pass-Catcher, Potential No. 9 Pick

  • DJ Moore Sends Message to Caleb Williams About Justin Fields

  • Ex-Bears Running Back Lands New Deal With AFC Contender

  • Bears Lock in Visit With ‘Clear No. 1 Edge Rusher’ Ahead of NFL Draft

  • Caleb Williams Sends Telling Message on Bears’ Trade for Keenan Allen

    Caleb Williams had telling words about star wide receiver Keenan Allen and the Chicago Bears during his March 20 pro day at USC.

  • Keenan Allen Reps Bears at Caleb Williams’ Pro Day in Viral Video

  • Details on Bears’ L.A. Visit Emerge Ahead of Caleb Williams’ Pro Day

  • Justin Fields Breaks Silence After Trade From Bears to Steelers

  • Bears Sign Veteran OT With Ties to New OC Shane Waldron

  • Ex-Packers Starter Bolts for $15 Million Contract With NFC Squad

  • Bears Bringing in OT With 85-Inch Wingspan for Top-30 Visit: Report

  • Bears Mock Draft 1.0: Chicago Lands Elite Playmaker Alongside Caleb Williams

  • Bears Declined Better Trade Offer at Justin Fields’ Request: Report

  • Bears Sign Veteran Defensive End With 18 Sacks to 1-Year Contract

    The Chicago Bears have signed a veteran edge rusher with 18 career sacks to their 2024 roster less than a week into NFL free agency.

  • De’Vondre Campbell Rips Packers Coaches, Front Office in X Rant

  • Bears GM Ryan Poles Sends Message After Trading Justin Fields

  • Keenan Allen Sends Message on Caleb Williams, Future With Bears

  • Justin Fields Trade Partner Renews Interest in Deal for Bears QB

  • De’Vondre Campbell Throws Shade at Packers Before Signing With Rival

    A former Green Bay Packers All-Pro is signing with one of the team's biggest rivals in the NFC during 2024 NFL free agency.

  • Bears Sign Veteran WR to 1-Year Deal After Keenan Allen Trade

  • Caleb Williams Reacts to Bears Blockbuster Trade for Keenan Allen

  • Bears Insider Sheds Light on Next Window for Trading Justin Fields

  • Ex-Bears Quarterback Signs New Deal to Replace Former No. 1 Pick

  • Bears Talking to QB Prospect Eyed for ‘Taysom Hill-Like’ Role

    The Chicago Bears are showing an early interest in a 2024 quarterback prospect who could fill a "Taysom Hill-like role" in the NFL.