The Colts on Tuesday signed veteran safety Jonathan Owens.
The 5-foot-11, 214 pound Owens is entering his eighth season in the NFL after spending time with the Houston Texans (2019-2022), Green Bay Packers (2023) and Chicago Bears (2024-2025). Over 82 games (35 starts), the 30-year-old Owens has two interceptions, eight pass break-ups, two forced fumbles, two sacks, three tackles for a loss and 295 tackles.
Owens has played 2,401 snaps on defense and 990 snaps on special teams in his career. He's played at least 230 snaps on special teams in each of the last three seasons, including a career high 264 in 2025 with the Bears. Owens in 2024 returned a block punt for a touchdown to help the Bears beat the Tennessee Titans in Week 1.
Owens is married to 11-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles, who's the most decorated gymnast in history.
View photos highlighting the career of safety Jonathan Owens, who joins the Indianapolis Colts after signing in free agency.
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) reacts during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) moves in position during the first half of an NFL football pre-season game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park N.Y., Saturday Aug. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) runs on the field during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) reacts during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) in action against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 in London. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Chicago. The Vikings won in overtime 30-27. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is tackled by Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. The Lions won 23-20. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, right, intercepts a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jacob Cowing during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Chicago Bears defensive back Jonathan Owens (36) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Chicago Bears defensive back Jonathan Owens (36) arrives at Soldier Field before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Chicago Bears defensive back Jonathan Owens (36) reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) reacts after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Chicago Bears' Jonathan Owens in action after an NFL football game, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) before an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) celebrates with fans after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Simone Biles, right, takes photos of her husband, Chicago Bears defensive back Jonathan Owens, before an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Bears in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
Chicago Bears defensive back Jonathan Owens warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) defends against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens warms up before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
