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 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 Waive 8 More Players, Including QB Caleb Williams’ Friend

    The Chicago Bears have announced eight more roster cuts, including one of quarterback Caleb Williams' friends and wide receivers.

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

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

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

    The Chicago Bears have begun making their 53-man roster cuts for the 2024 season after trading for a veteran pass rusher on August 23.

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

  • Bears Predicted to Sign Former Pro Bowl DE Amid Reported Talks

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

    Chicago Bears star Montez Sweat took notice of his former Washington Commanders team trading away wide receiver Jahan Dotson.

  • Packers Waive Rookie RB, Lock in Kicker Amid Roster Moves

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

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

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

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

  • Trade Pitch Has Bears Acquiring $60 Million Superstar Edge Rusher

  • Conflicting Reports Emerge on Bears’ Trade Attempt for Matthew Judon

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

  • Bears Coach Matt Eberflus Hints at Impending Edge Rusher Move

    Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus seemed to hint at the team's intentions to add another impactful edge rusher opposite Montez Sweat.

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

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

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

  • Packers Among Favorites to Trade for Projected $136 Million Superstar

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

    The latest Chicago Bears trade pitch has the team sending a package of picks to the AFC in exchange for a four-time Pro Bowler.

  • Bears Picked as Trade Spot for 2-Time Pro Bowl Pass Rusher

  • Bears Urged to ‘Permanently’ Bench $30 Million Starter in 2024

  • Bears Cut Struggling RB, Sign ‘Freak’ Rookie DT to Replace Him

  • Bears Fans Call for Team to Cut Former Top-50 Pick After Win Over Bills

  • Bears Give Concerning Update About Nate Davis’ Injury Setback

    The Chicago Bears won't have starting right guard Nate Davis back on the practice field anytime soon following his recent injury setback.