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.
Following his time in the CFL, Wilburn transitioned back to the NFL by joining the Philadelphia Eagles but had little playing time. In 1999, Wilburn returned to the CFL and signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.