Joel Wilson

PRO: The Titans signed Joel Wilson to the practice squad during the 2025 season to add depth to the tight end room. The 6-foot-4-inch, 245-pounder originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with the Buffalo Bills in 2023. The Central Michigan product has also spent time with the Green Bay Packers, N.Y. Giants and Chicago Bears.

TITANS TIDBITS: 
• Wilson played quarterback in high school for the Petoskey High Northmen. He transitioned to tight end after joining Central Michigan.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS: 
• The Petoskey, Mich., native was signed by the Buffalo Bills as a rookie free agent on May 22, 2023.
• Released by the Bills on Aug. 29, 2023 and signed to the team's practice squad the next day.
• Released from the Bills practice squad on Nov. 7, 2023.
• Signed by the Green Bay Packers to the team's practice squad on Nov. 28, 2023.
• Signed by the Packers to a future contract on Jan. 22, 2024.
• Released by the Packers on Aug. 27, 2024.
• Signed by the N.Y. Giants to the team's practice squad on Sept, 24, 2024.
• Released from the Giants practice squad on Oct. 1, 2024.
• Signed by the Chicago Bears to the team's practice squad on Oct. 24, 2024.
• Signed by the Bears to a future contract on Jan. 6, 2024.
• Waived by the Bears on Aug. 25, 2025.
• Signed by the Titans to the team's practice squad on Sept. 15, 2025.
• Placed on practice squad injured by the Titans on Dec. 9, 2025.
• Signed by the Titans to a future contract on Jan. 5, 2026.

SEASON RECAPS:

2025 (0/0 - Tennessee):  Signed to the Titans' practice squad on Sept. 15 and spent 11 games in that capacity before being placed on practice squad injured for the final four contests.

2024 (0/0 - N.Y. Giants; 0/0 - Chicago):  Signed to the Giants' practice squad on Sept. 24 and spent one game with the club before being released. Signed to the Bears' practice squad on Oct. 24 and spent the final 11 games of the season with the team.

2023 (0/0 - Buffalo; 0/0, 0/0 - Green Bay):  Spent the first nine weeks of the season on the Bills' practice squad before being released. Signed to the Packers' practice squad on Nov. 28 and spent the final six games of the regular season and both postseason contests in that capacity.

COLLEGE: 
• Played in 34 games with 24 starts over five seasons at Central Michigan (2018-23). Recorded 82 receptions for 874 yards with 12 touchdowns in his college career. Was named All-Mid-American Conference third team in 2022.
• As a senior (2022), started nine games before suffering a season-ending injury. Was named third-team All-MAC after leading the team with six touchdown receptions and ranking second on the team in receptions (44) and receiving yards (445).
• As a junior (2021), played in all 13 games with 11 starts at tight end. Notched 367 yards and six touchdowns on 31 receptions.
• As a sophomore (2020), started three games in a five-game, COVID-shortened season. Recorded five receptions for 50 yards.
• As a redshirt freshman (2019), played in three games with one start, catching one pass for seven yards. Suffered an injury that forced him to miss the remainder of the season.
• As a true freshman (2018), played in four games and caught one pass for five yards before redshirting.

PERSONAL: 
• Played at Petoskey (Mich.) High School and lined up at quarterback throwing for more than 2,000 yards in his high school career.
• As a senior (2017), earned honorable mention Associated Press Divison 3-4 all-state honors as a quarterback after throwing for 11 touchdowns while rushing for seven more scores. Also played linebacker on defense.
• Follow Wilson on Instagram at @_joelwill.
• Born Joel Wilson on June 21, 2000 in Petoskey, Mich.