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 Safety Swaps Numbers, Hinting at Veteran’s Departure

Bears Safety Swaps Numbers, Hinting at Veteran’s Departure

Packers Roster Cut Tracker: Veteran DBs Surprisingly Dumped

Packers Roster Cut Tracker: Veteran DBs Surprisingly Dumped

Bears Roster Cut Tracker: Rookie DE Waived After Standout Preseason

Bears Roster Cut Tracker: Rookie DE Waived After Standout Preseason

Bears Trade for Veteran Dolphins Guard With Teven Jenkins Injured

Bears Trade for Veteran Dolphins Guard With Teven Jenkins Injured

Packers Cut Ties With Veteran Specialist Amid Roster Moves

Packers Cut Ties With Veteran Specialist Amid Roster Moves

Bears ‘May Look to Trade’ Extension-Seeking Playmaker, Says Analyst

Bears ‘May Look to Trade’ Extension-Seeking Playmaker, Says Analyst

Bears Parting Ways With Standout OT & Ex-Panthers Starting DT

Bears Parting Ways With Standout OT & Ex-Panthers Starting DT

Bears Release Former 1st-Rounder Due $4.5 Million Guaranteed

Bears Release Former 1st-Rounder Due $4.5 Million Guaranteed

Packers Predicted to Cut $4.3 Million Starter After Demotion

Packers Predicted to Cut $4.3 Million Starter After Demotion

Bears Give Permission for Veteran DE to Seek Trade: Report

Bears Give Permission for Veteran DE to Seek Trade: Report

Bears Have Called About ‘All-In’ Trade for Superstar DL: Report

Bears Have Called About ‘All-In’ Trade for Superstar DL: Report

Bears Exploring Trade for Former NFL Rushing Champion: Report

Bears Exploring Trade for Former NFL Rushing Champion: Report

Ex-Bears WR N’Keal Harry Suffers Another Career Setback

Ex-Bears WR N’Keal Harry Suffers Another Career Setback

Packers’ Former RB, Draft Flame Out Gets Workout With Browns

Packers’ Former RB, Draft Flame Out Gets Workout With Browns

Bears Trade Proposal Lands 1st-Round Backup for Justin Fields

Bears Trade Proposal Lands 1st-Round Backup for Justin Fields

Bears Starter Leaves Door Open for Extension Before Week 1

Bears Starter Leaves Door Open for Extension Before Week 1

Tarik Cohen Sounds Off on Potential for Reunion With Bears

Tarik Cohen Sounds Off on Potential for Reunion With Bears

Bears’ Prized Rookie Leaves Practice With Apparent Injury

Bears’ Prized Rookie Leaves Practice With Apparent Injury

Bears Send Message on Velus Jones’ Future as Kickoff Returner

Bears Send Message on Velus Jones’ Future as Kickoff Returner

Packers Coach Confirms Surprising Rookie DL Will Make Roster

Packers Coach Confirms Surprising Rookie DL Will Make Roster

Bears Place Veteran Safety on Season-Ending IR, Release Ex-Rams TE

Bears Place Veteran Safety on Season-Ending IR, Release Ex-Rams TE

Bears Could Add Former $8.4 Million Starter After Teven Jenkins’ Injury

Bears Could Add Former $8.4 Million Starter After Teven Jenkins’ Injury

Bears Rookie Called Out After ‘Unacceptable’ Mistakes in Loss to Colts

Bears Rookie Called Out After ‘Unacceptable’ Mistakes in Loss to Colts

Bears Leave Door Open for Rookie to Win Key Roster Role

Bears Leave Door Open for Rookie to Win Key Roster Role

Bears’ 53-Man Roster Projection: Ex-Rams DE Making Surprise Run

Bears’ 53-Man Roster Projection: Ex-Rams DE Making Surprise Run

Bears WR Chase Claypool Sends Message on Expiring Contract

Bears WR Chase Claypool Sends Message on Expiring Contract

Bears Make Final Decision on Justin Fields & Starters vs. Colts

Bears Make Final Decision on Justin Fields & Starters vs. Colts

Bears Add Highly-Productive LB Off Waivers, Cut Ties With Backup

Bears Add Highly-Productive LB Off Waivers, Cut Ties With Backup

Bears Projected to Part Ways With Ex-Starter at Cut Deadline

Bears Projected to Part Ways With Ex-Starter at Cut Deadline

Bears Fans Call for Team to Cut ‘Bust’ After Win Over Titans

Bears Fans Call for Team to Cut ‘Bust’ After Win Over Titans