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 CB Jaylon Johnson Has ‘Mic-Drop Moment’ Ahead of Titans Game

    Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson had a "mic-drop moment" about the hype surrounding the team ahead of their 2024 NFL season opener.

  • Packers Sign Ex-Chiefs RB, Place Another on IR Ahead of Week 1

  • ‘Hard Knocks’ Captures Tyson Bagent’s Message to Caleb Williams

  • Bears Sign Former Jets Center, Cut Rookie DT Amid Roster Moves

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

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

    The Chicago Bears are signing a former Detroit Lions long snapper with Patrick Scales set to begin the 2024 season on injured reserve.

  • Bears Signing Former Packers WR to Practice Squad: Report

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

  • Packers Expected to Cut Backup QB After Trade for Malik Willis

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

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

    The Chicago Bears have waived one of their guards ahead of 53-man roster cuts, and expectations are he will draw interest on the waivers.

  • 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

  • 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

    The Chicago Bears have been in contact with ex-starter and veteran pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue about a possible return to the team in 2024.

  • 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

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

    The Chicago Bears made attempts to trade for Pro Bowl pass rusher Matthew Judon before he ultimately went to the Atlanta Falcons.