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 Named ‘Best Fit’ for Former Ravens All-Pro Pass Rusher

Bears Named ‘Best Fit’ for Former Ravens All-Pro Pass Rusher

Bears See ‘Grady Jarrett-Type Comp’ in Rookie Defensive Tackle

Bears See ‘Grady Jarrett-Type Comp’ in Rookie Defensive Tackle

Bears Working ‘Trade Options’ to Potentially Add Veteran DE

Bears Working ‘Trade Options’ to Potentially Add Veteran DE

Bears Tried to Get Back Former Star Player in Trade, He Says

Bears Tried to Get Back Former Star Player in Trade, He Says

Cowboys All-Pro Defender Claps Back at Justin Fields Slander

Cowboys All-Pro Defender Claps Back at Justin Fields Slander

Bears Urged to Bench Veteran Starter for Promising Rookies

Bears Urged to Bench Veteran Starter for Promising Rookies

Bears Urged to Pursue $26 Million Pass Rusher Before Camp

Bears Urged to Pursue $26 Million Pass Rusher Before Camp

Bears Dispute Skeptical Take About QB Justin Fields: Report

Bears Dispute Skeptical Take About QB Justin Fields: Report

Bears Add Highly Rated Rookie DE, Cut 3 More After Minicamp

Bears Add Highly Rated Rookie DE, Cut 3 More After Minicamp

Bears Show Off Justin Fields & D.J. Moore in Viral Workout Video

Bears Show Off Justin Fields & D.J. Moore in Viral Workout Video

Bears Reveal Injury Status & Timeline for WR Darnell Mooney

Bears Reveal Injury Status & Timeline for WR Darnell Mooney

Bears Sign Ex-Browns Veteran TE After Minicamp Tryout: Report

Bears Sign Ex-Browns Veteran TE After Minicamp Tryout: Report

Bears Named ‘Best’ Fit for 3-Time Pro Bowl Defensive End

Bears Named ‘Best’ Fit for 3-Time Pro Bowl Defensive End

Bears Add Massive 22-Year-Old Nigerian Offensive Tackle

Bears Add Massive 22-Year-Old Nigerian Offensive Tackle

Former Bears Quarterback Signed as Backup for MVP Contender

Former Bears Quarterback Signed as Backup for MVP Contender

Bears Projected to Add Pro Bowl Sack Machine Before 2023 Camp

Bears Projected to Add Pro Bowl Sack Machine Before 2023 Camp

Bears Young DL Sounds Off: ‘I Want to Have a 10-Sack Season’

Bears Young DL Sounds Off: ‘I Want to Have a 10-Sack Season’

Bears GM Ryan Poles Sounds Off on Cody Whitehair’s Future

Bears GM Ryan Poles Sounds Off on Cody Whitehair’s Future

Bears’ Best 3 Remaining Free Agent Fits After 2023 NFL Draft

Bears’ Best 3 Remaining Free Agent Fits After 2023 NFL Draft

Bears 2023 UDFA Tracker: Enticing Rookie QB Added to Roster

Bears 2023 UDFA Tracker: Enticing Rookie QB Added to Roster

Packers Draft New Quarterback to Compete With Jordan Love

Packers Draft New Quarterback to Compete With Jordan Love

Bears Cut Ties With Young Pass Rusher During 2023 NFL Draft

Bears Cut Ties With Young Pass Rusher During 2023 NFL Draft

Cowboys Star Sends Bold Message About Bears OT Darnell Wright

Cowboys Star Sends Bold Message About Bears OT Darnell Wright

Bears ‘Talking’ About Potential 2nd-Round Trade Up: Report

Bears ‘Talking’ About Potential 2nd-Round Trade Up: Report

Georgia Star Defender Drawing ‘Most’ Draft Interest From Bears

Georgia Star Defender Drawing ‘Most’ Draft Interest From Bears

Bears Trade Proposal Flips 2 Picks for Former 1st-Round Pass Rusher

Bears Trade Proposal Flips 2 Picks for Former 1st-Round Pass Rusher

Bears Assistant GM Opens Door for Drafting Offensive Playmaker

Bears Assistant GM Opens Door for Drafting Offensive Playmaker

Packers’ Trade-Up Aimed at Securing Dynamic Playmaker: Report

Packers’ Trade-Up Aimed at Securing Dynamic Playmaker: Report

Bears Cut Ties With Young Cornerback Ahead of 2023 NFL Draft

Bears Cut Ties With Young Cornerback Ahead of 2023 NFL Draft

‘Elite’ Bears Target Drops Hint About Landing in Chicago

‘Elite’ Bears Target Drops Hint About Landing in Chicago