What Happened to Jonathan James Owens?

Jonathan James Owens embarked on his professional football journey in 2018, signing with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent out of Missouri Western State University. His rookie year was unfortunately cut short due to an injury, placing him on injured reserve for the entire season. After being waived by the Cardinals in 2019, Owens found a new home with the Houston Texans, initially joining their practice squad before earning a spot on the active roster. He spent four seasons with the Texans, where he made significant strides, including recording his first career interception and fumble recovery in December 2021 and achieving a career-high 125 tackles in the 2022 season.

In 2023, Owens signed with the Green Bay Packers, where he continued to contribute, notably scoring his first career touchdown on a fumble recovery during a Thanksgiving Day game. This period also saw his personal life take center stage. Owens met Olympic gymnast Simone Biles in 2020 via the dating app Raya, and their relationship quickly blossomed. They announced their engagement on February 15, 2022, and officially married in a courthouse ceremony on April 22, 2023, followed by a destination wedding in Cabo, Mexico, on May 6, 2023.

Owens' marriage brought increased public scrutiny, particularly after comments he made during 'The Pivot Podcast' in December 2023, where he suggested he was 'the catch' in their relationship and initially hesitant to commit. These remarks drew widespread attention and some criticism, which Simone Biles later addressed in April 2024, stating that while she initially found it humorous, the negative comments eventually hurt her feelings. Despite the public discourse, the couple has consistently shown mutual support, with Owens attending Biles' competitions, including the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Following his stint with the Packers, Owens signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bears on March 13, 2024. During his time with the Bears, he continued to be a valuable player, scoring the team's first touchdown of the 2024 season on a blocked punt return and recording his second career interception. In the 2025 season, he primarily played on special teams. As of early 2026, Owens continued to be in the public eye, notably sharing an experience of a pick-pocket attempt while attending the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan with his wife in February.

On March 13, 2026, Owens signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts, marking his fifth NFL team. This move came as the Bears underwent changes in their secondary. He is expected to compete for a starting safety role in Indianapolis, bringing his veteran experience and special teams prowess to the team. Most recently, in June 2026, Simone Biles revealed a near-death health scare that occurred while Owens was at Colts practice, highlighting the couple's continued journey through personal challenges alongside their professional careers. The couple was also seen enjoying a trip to Belize in mid-June 2026.