After his CFL stint, Wilburn returned to the NFL signing with the Philadelphia Eagles but saw limited playing time. In 1999 Wilburn returned to the CFL and signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
After completing his CFL career, Wilburn moved to the NFL where he played sparingly for the Philadelphia Eagles. In 1999, Wilburn re-entered the CFL and signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.