Jordan J. Wilson

Expertise:
NFL, Football, MLB, Baseball
Education:
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Location:
St. Louis, Missouri

Experience

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

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’ Recently Cut QB Signs to NFC North Rival’s Active Roster

Bears’ Recently Cut QB Signs to NFC North Rival’s Active Roster

Bears Lose Starting Specialist to IR, Sign Former Lion to Replace Him

Bears Lose Starting Specialist to IR, Sign Former Lion to Replace Him

Bears Signing Former Packers WR to Practice Squad: Report

Bears Signing Former Packers WR to Practice Squad: Report

Bears Practice-Squad Tracker: Breakout Rookie CB Re-Signs With Chicago

Bears Practice-Squad Tracker: Breakout Rookie CB Re-Signs With Chicago

Packers Expected to Cut Backup QB After Trade for Malik Willis

Packers Expected to Cut Backup QB After Trade for Malik Willis

Bears Waive 8 More Players, Including QB Caleb Williams’ Friend

Bears Waive 8 More Players, Including QB Caleb Williams’ Friend

Bears Cut Loose Draft Pick With ‘Interest Expected’ on Waiver Wire

Bears Cut Loose Draft Pick With ‘Interest Expected’ on Waiver Wire

Bears’ Matt Eberflus Suggests Ex-Draft Pick on Bubble Will Make Roster

Bears’ Matt Eberflus Suggests Ex-Draft Pick on Bubble Will Make Roster

Bears Place RB on Season-Ending IR, Waive Rookie DL Amid Cuts

Bears Place RB on Season-Ending IR, Waive Rookie DL Amid Cuts

Bears Swap Chase Claypool Pick for Browns DT & 7th-Rounder

Bears Swap Chase Claypool Pick for Browns DT & 7th-Rounder

Bears Move on From Veteran DE & WR as Roster Cuts Begin

Bears Move on From Veteran DE & WR as Roster Cuts Begin

Bears Land Former 2nd-Round Edge Rusher in Trade With Seahawks

Bears Land Former 2nd-Round Edge Rusher in Trade With Seahawks

Bears Predicted to Part Ways With 5th-Year QB in Favor of Rookie

Bears Predicted to Part Ways With 5th-Year QB in Favor of Rookie

Bears Veteran on Roster Bubble Carted Off the Field With Injury: ‘Tough Blow’

Bears Veteran on Roster Bubble Carted Off the Field With Injury: ‘Tough Blow’

Bears Predicted to Sign Former Pro Bowl DE Amid Reported Talks

Bears Predicted to Sign Former Pro Bowl DE Amid Reported Talks

Bears’ Montez Sweat Has 4-Word Reaction to Jahan Dotson Trade

Bears’ Montez Sweat Has 4-Word Reaction to Jahan Dotson Trade

Packers Waive Rookie RB, Lock in Kicker Amid Roster Moves

Packers Waive Rookie RB, Lock in Kicker Amid Roster Moves

Bears GM Ryan Poles Sends 7-Word Message on Austin Booker

Bears GM Ryan Poles Sends 7-Word Message on Austin Booker

New Details Emerge From ‘Hard Knocks’ About Bears & Matthew Judon

New Details Emerge From ‘Hard Knocks’ About Bears & Matthew Judon

Packers Trade Proposal Swaps Picks & Christian Watson for Pro Bowl WR

Packers Trade Proposal Swaps Picks & Christian Watson for Pro Bowl WR

Bears in Talks to Sign 69-Sack Free Agent Pass Rusher: Report

Bears in Talks to Sign 69-Sack Free Agent Pass Rusher: Report

Trade Pitch Has Bears Acquiring $60 Million Superstar Edge Rusher

Trade Pitch Has Bears Acquiring $60 Million Superstar Edge Rusher

Conflicting Reports Emerge on Bears’ Trade Attempt for Matthew Judon

Conflicting Reports Emerge on Bears’ Trade Attempt for Matthew Judon

Caleb Williams Sends Message to Bears OL After Sack in Bengals Win

Caleb Williams Sends Message to Bears OL After Sack in Bengals Win

Bears Coach Matt Eberflus Hints at Impending Edge Rusher Move

Bears Coach Matt Eberflus Hints at Impending Edge Rusher Move

Bears Made Trade Attempts to Land Pro Bowl Pass Rusher: Report

Bears Made Trade Attempts to Land Pro Bowl Pass Rusher: Report

Packers Sign Familiar Face at RB, Cut Ties With Rookie Specialist

Packers Sign Familiar Face at RB, Cut Ties With Rookie Specialist

Bears $5.5 Million Ex-Starter Named Top NFL Trade Candidate

Bears $5.5 Million Ex-Starter Named Top NFL Trade Candidate

Packers Among Favorites to Trade for Projected $136 Million Superstar

Packers Among Favorites to Trade for Projected $136 Million Superstar

Bears Trade Pitch Lands $6.5 Million Pro Bowler for Picks Package

Bears Trade Pitch Lands $6.5 Million Pro Bowler for Picks Package