Bears lose safety Jonathan Owens to Colts

Chicago Bears defensive back Jonathan Owens #36 kisses his wife, Olympic Gold Medalist Simone Biles, on the sidelines before the Bears take on the Green Bay Packers in an NFC wild-card game at Soldier Field, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-TimesAshlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Jonathan Owens, the Bears safety best-known for his marriage to superstar gymnast Simone Biles, is leaving Chicago. Owens agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Colts, a source confirmed Friday.

Owens spent two years with the Bears, starting five games in 2024. He was a special teams contributor, playing 55% of the team’s kicking downs in 2024 and 58% in 2025. The Bears’ safeties room will look very different next…