History of Jonathan Owens in Timeline
Jonathan James Owens is an American football safety who currently plays for the Chicago Bears in the NFL. He entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018 after playing college football at Missouri Western. Owens began his NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals and has also been part of the Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers.
July 22, 1995: Jonathan Owens Born
Jonathan Owens was born on July 22, 1995.
2017: Owens Earns Honors at MWSU
Jonathan Owens was named MWSU Male Student-Athlete of the Year and earned second-team all-MIAA honors in 2017.
2018: Owens Signs with Arizona Cardinals
Jonathan Owens signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2018.
2018: Injury and Injured Reserve
Jonathan Owens was waived due to an injury during the last week of organized team activities before the 2018 season and spent the entire season on injured reserve.
August 31, 2019: Owens Waived by Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals waived Jonathan Owens on August 31, 2019.
September 30, 2019: Owens Joins Texans Practice Squad
Jonathan Owens was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad on September 30, 2019.
November 21, 2019: Owens Promoted to Active Roster, Waived, and Re-Signed
Jonathan Owens was promoted to the active roster on November 21, 2019, but waived two days later and re-signed to the practice squad.
January 13, 2020: Owens Signs Reserve/Future Contract with Texans
Jonathan Owens signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans on January 13, 2020.
September 5, 2020: Owens Waived and Signed to Practice Squad
Jonathan Owens was waived by the Texans on September 5, 2020 and signed to the practice squad the next day.
December 12, 2020: Owens Signed to Active Roster
The Houston Texans signed Jonathan Owens to the active roster on December 12, 2020.
August 31, 2021: Owens Waived and Re-Signed to Practice Squad
The Texans waived Jonathan Owens on August 31, 2021, then re-signed him to the practice squad.
December 26, 2021: Owens Records First Interception and Fumble Recovery
On December 26, 2021, Jonathan Owens recorded his first career interception and first fumble recovery in the Texans' win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
January 3, 2022: Owens Placed on Injured Reserve
Jonathan Owens was placed on injured reserve on January 3, 2022, after suffering a dislocated wrist.
February 15, 2022: Owens and Biles Announce Engagement
Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles announced their engagement on February 15, 2022.
April 22, 2023: Owens and Biles Marry
Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles were married on April 22, 2023.
May 12, 2023: Owens Signs with Green Bay Packers
Jonathan Owens signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 12, 2023.
March 13, 2024: Owens Signs with Chicago Bears
Jonathan Owens signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bears on March 13, 2024.
