Jonathan Owens on October 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Photo:Ian Maule/Getty
Ian Maule/Getty
Jonathan Owensis headed south!
The NFL safety, who is married to gymnastSimone Biles, just signed a two-year free-agent deal with the Chicago Bears, reports theBleacher Report.
His agent, Sunny Shah, toldNFL Network’s Mike Garafolothat Owens, 28, will leave the Green Bay Packers after he signed aone-year contract with the teamin 2023.
During his run with the Packers, Owens had 84 tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and three passes defended in 17 games. The safety made seven tackles during the team’s two playoff games, per the Bleacher Report.
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens on December 03, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.Stacy Revere/Getty
Stacy Revere/Getty
He confirmed the news onX (formerly known as Twitter). “Appreciate it @packers for the opportunity 🙏🏽. And Packer nation for welcoming me and my wife with open arms, will never forget my time in GB 🤞🏽,” he wrote in the Tuesday post.
In celebration of the news, the Olympic gold medalist shared her excitement for her husband. Biles, 26, posted on X celebrating Owens’ upcoming move.
“Just wanted to say thank you packer nation for embracing my husband & I 💚 green bay will always hold a special place in our hearts!” Biles wrote in her firstposton Tuesday.
“CHICAGO HERE HE COMES,” shewrotein a follow-up post.
She also posted about the new location, praising the city’s renownedhot dogs and pizzaand adding, “Also, I just love the city of Chicago.”
Simone Biles and Husband Jonathan Owens.Simone Biles/Instagram
Simone Biles/Instagram
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He signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent after the 2018 NFL Draft. He then made his NFL debut in 2019 with the Houston Texans, where he spent a total of four seasons.
Prior to his professional career, Owens played at the college level at Missouri Western State University and was awarded Male Student-Athlete of the Year during his final season in 2017.
At Owens’ final game with the Packers on Jan. 21, Biles applauded her husband for his season with the Wisconsin team. The Packers lost their second playoff game to the San Francisco 49ers at 21-24.
Biles shared an Instagram post and wrote, “love supporting you & your dreams.” Owens then replied, “Love having you there every step of the way,” in the comment section.
Owens and Bilesgot engagedon Valentine’s Day in 2022. The pair then first married in a civil ceremony in Houston and then had another celebration in May in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
source: people.com
