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 Send Firm Message on Velus Jones’ Future Ahead of OTAs

    The Chicago Bears remain optimistic about Velus Jones Jr.'s role for their team in 2024 after the NFL implemented its new kickoff rule.

  • Matt Eberflus Sends 5-Word Message on Caleb Williams’ Status

  • Bears Bringing in Ex-Seahawks WR for Veteran Tryout at Minicamp

  • Bears Could Circle Back to 1st-Round WR Amid NFL Trade Rumors

  • Bears Starter Predicted to Earn $20 Million-Per-Year Deal in 2025

  • Bears ‘Should Pursue’ Veteran WR to Add Depth for Training Camp

    The Chicago Bears could sign a "low-risk, high-reward" veteran wide receiver to improve the depth around Caleb Williams in his rookie season.

  • Bears WR DJ Moore Sends 2-Word Message on Caleb Williams

  • Bears Urged to Sign 53-Sack Pass Rusher Before Training Camp

  • Tyson Bagent Breaks Silence on Bears Drafting Caleb Williams

  • Bears Veteran OL Among Top 3 Potential Cut Candidates After NFL Draft

  • Bears’ Kiran Amegadjie Makes 6-Word Promise to Caleb Williams

    The Chicago Bears' newest offensive lineman, Kiran Amegadjie, is making a bold promise to Caleb Williams ahead of the 2024 NFL season.

  • Bears’ Keenan Allen Could Get ‘Frustrated’ With Caleb Williams: Exec

  • Bears Projected to Reunite With Former $10.5 Million Starter in 2024

  • Bears Send Message on Rome Odunze After Draft Trade Interest

  • Bears Cut Loose Starter After Landing Replacement in NFL Draft

  • Bears Draft Pick Named Potential ‘Steal’ of 2024 NFL Draft

  • Bears Tabbed as ‘Logical Fit’ for Former $118 Million QB After Draft

  • Bears Give Out $220K in Guarantees to Sign Undrafted Rookie DT

  • Bears Sign 15,000-Yard QB to Compete as Caleb Williams’ Backup

  • Bears Trade ‘Potentially’ Could Happen in 4th Round of NFL Draft

    The Chicago Bears have a few "gold-level" players left on their NFL draft board and are open to the idea of trading up in the fourth round.

  • Javon Bullard Has 4-Word Reaction to Being Drafted by Packers

  • Ryan Poles Reveals When Bears Made Decision on Caleb Williams

  • Caleb Williams Has 4-Word Reaction to Bears Taking Rome Odunze

  • Caleb Williams Makes it Known Who He Wants for Bears at No. 9

  • Insider Floats Possibility of Bears Trade to ‘Protect’ Caleb Williams

    NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah has floated the possibility of the Bears trading up to help "protect" Caleb Williams for the long haul.

  • Bears ‘Win-Win’ Trade Proposal Lands 2 1st-Rounders for 9th Pick

  • Jaquan Brisker Sends Message on Criticism of Bears & Caleb Williams

  • Bears Proposed Trade Flips No. 9 Pick to Raiders for ‘Disruptive’ D-Lineman

  • Bears Trade Proposal Passes on Caleb Williams for 3 Premium Picks

  • NFC Scout Fuels Rumors About Bears’ Trade Plans for No. 9 Pick

    An NFC scout dropped some intriguing intel about league expectations for what the Chicago Bears will do with the No. 9 pick in the NFL draft.