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’ Replacement for Kyler Gordon in Doubt vs. Buccaneers

Bears’ Replacement for Kyler Gordon in Doubt vs. Buccaneers

Packers Update Aaron Jones’ Status vs. Falcons: ‘Next Man Up’

Packers Update Aaron Jones’ Status vs. Falcons: ‘Next Man Up’

Bears Urged to Fix ‘What Was Missing’ With Blockbuster Trade

Bears Urged to Fix ‘What Was Missing’ With Blockbuster Trade

Bears Promote CB, Sign Another After Placing Kyler Gordon on IR

Bears Promote CB, Sign Another After Placing Kyler Gordon on IR

Former Bears Standout DE Signs With Injury-Troubled Saints

Former Bears Standout DE Signs With Injury-Troubled Saints

Packers Restructure Contract of $4.3 Million Veteran Lineman

Packers Restructure Contract of $4.3 Million Veteran Lineman

Bears Issue Warning to Chase Claypool About Playing Time

Bears Issue Warning to Chase Claypool About Playing Time

Packers WR Christian Watson Sounds Off on Potential Move to IR

Packers WR Christian Watson Sounds Off on Potential Move to IR

Justin Fields Sends Message to Bears & Fans After Packers Blowout

Justin Fields Sends Message to Bears & Fans After Packers Blowout

Packers Make Final Call on Christian Watson’s Status vs. Bears

Packers Make Final Call on Christian Watson’s Status vs. Bears

Bears Leave Door Open for Rookie to Return Kicks Over Velus Jones

Bears Leave Door Open for Rookie to Return Kicks Over Velus Jones

Packers Part Ways With Veteran Safety & Young Running Back

Packers Part Ways With Veteran Safety & Young Running Back

Bears Part Ways With 2 Veteran WRs Ahead of Packers Matchup

Bears Part Ways With 2 Veteran WRs Ahead of Packers Matchup

Packers Shut Down Top WRs With Injuries Ahead of Bears Matchup

Packers Shut Down Top WRs With Injuries Ahead of Bears Matchup

Bears to Start Unexpected Veteran at Center Over Cody Whitehair

Bears to Start Unexpected Veteran at Center Over Cody Whitehair

Bears Make Final Decision on Justin Fields’ Backup vs. Packers

Bears Make Final Decision on Justin Fields’ Backup vs. Packers

Bears Could Revisit Blockbuster Trade for Elite DE Amid Contract Dispute

Bears Could Revisit Blockbuster Trade for Elite DE Amid Contract Dispute

Bears’ Jaquan Brisker Sounds Off on Injury Ahead of Packers Matchup

Bears’ Jaquan Brisker Sounds Off on Injury Ahead of Packers Matchup

Bears’ Cody Whitehair Breaks Silence on Hand Injury, Week 1 Role

Bears’ Cody Whitehair Breaks Silence on Hand Injury, Week 1 Role

Bears ‘Must Pursue’ Ex-$8.4 Million Veteran Guard, Says Analyst

Bears ‘Must Pursue’ Ex-$8.4 Million Veteran Guard, Says Analyst

Bears Rookie Puts NFL on Notice Ahead of Opener vs. Packers

Bears Rookie Puts NFL on Notice Ahead of Opener vs. Packers

Bears Add Standout Rookie DE Previously Hosted for Pre-Draft Visit

Bears Add Standout Rookie DE Previously Hosted for Pre-Draft Visit

Bears Sign Veteran QB to Roster, Place 2 Linemen on IR

Bears Sign Veteran QB to Roster, Place 2 Linemen on IR

Bears Address Darnell Mooney’s Future Amid Trade Rumors

Bears Address Darnell Mooney’s Future Amid Trade Rumors

Trevis Gipson & Ex-Bears Starter Landing With AFC Contender

Trevis Gipson & Ex-Bears Starter Landing With AFC Contender

Bears Make Decision About Teven Jenkins’ Injury Return Timeline

Bears Make Decision About Teven Jenkins’ Injury Return Timeline

Bears Cut Standout Pass Rusher After Claiming Ex-Colts DE

Bears Cut Standout Pass Rusher After Claiming Ex-Colts DE

Bears Sign New Returner, Casting Doubt on Velus Jones’ Future

Bears Sign New Returner, Casting Doubt on Velus Jones’ Future

Insider Reveals Packers Considered Trade for All-Pro RB: ‘Legitimate Interest’

Insider Reveals Packers Considered Trade for All-Pro RB: ‘Legitimate Interest’

Trevis Gipson Denies Trade Request After Bears Decide Roster Fate

Trevis Gipson Denies Trade Request After Bears Decide Roster Fate