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 ‘Hard Knocks’ Star Suffers Injury, Could Lose Roster Spot

    One of the stars of the Chicago Bears' first episode of HBO's 'Hard Knocks' could lose his roster spot after suffering a preseason injury.

  • Packers Sign New Kicker, Cut Young WR in Series of Roster Moves

  • Packers Sign Ex-Lions Pass Rusher Amid Stretch of Injuries: Report

  • Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus Puts Injured Nate Davis on Notice

  • Bears Clear $8.85 Million in Cap Space, Hinting at Potential Big Move

  • Packers Work Out Record-Breaking Kicker, 2 Others Amid Struggles

    The Green Bay Packers are still searching for more talent for their kicking competition in training camp, bringing in three workout players.

  • Packers Cut Ties With 26-Year-Old QB Ahead of Preseason Opener

  • Bears ‘Must Target’ 96-Game Starter Amid Nate Davis Concerns

  • Bears CB Jaylon Johnson Drops 5-Word Response to Top 100 Snub

  • Bears DB Jonathan Owens Sends 2-Word Message on Missing Packers

  • Nate Davis Injury Raises New Concerns After Early Exit from Camp

    The Chicago Bears are not out of the woods just yet with starting right guard Nate Davis and the injury that is holding him out of camp.

  • Bears Undrafted Rookie Predicted to ‘Steal’ Roster Spot in Camp

  • Packers Staying ‘Cautious’ With Potential Starter After New Injury

  • DJ Moore Sends Message on Keenan Allen Staying With Bears

  • Bears’ DJ Moore Signs $110 Million Contract After Highlight TD in Camp

  • Bears Linked to Trade for Disgruntled $22.5 Million Pass Rusher

  • Packers Predicted to Part Ways With 26-Year-Old QB After Camp

  • Bears Send Clear Message on Nate Davis’ Future Amid Latest Injury

  • Bears QB Caleb Williams Sends Message on Playing in Preseason

  • Bears Sign Ex-Browns RB, Make Crafty Roster Move With Rookie

    The Chicago Bears have signed a new running back to their roster, making a crafty move with rookie Tory Taylor to clear a roster spot.

  • Bears Star Defender Ejected From Drill After Hitting Caleb Williams

  • Nate Davis Injury Fuels Rumors of Bears Signing Top Free Agent

  • Bears Leave Door Open for Veteran QB to Beat Out Tyson Bagent

  • Packers Trade Proposal Offloads $3.7 Million Cornerback to Broncos

  • Proposed NFL Trade Lands Bears ‘Menace’ Browns DT for Cheap

    The Chicago Bears may have an opportunity to add a "menace" defensive tackle from the Cleveland Browns through a low-cost trade.

  • Packers Expected to Reset QB Market With Jordan Love’s Contract: Report

  • Proposed Bears Trade Would Have Flipped 3 Picks for $22.7 Million WR

  • Bears Give Teven Jenkins Blunt Answer About Contract Extension

  • Packers Lose ‘Weapon’ Rookie to Injury, Return Timeline Uncertain

  • Bears Sign Ex-Raiders Veteran LB With 2 Others Sidelined at Camp

    The Chicago Bears have signed linebacker Javin White to their roster for depth with multiple of their 2023 contributors missing time at camp.