Colts Sign Vet Safety Owens, Boosting Secondary

0:00On March 14th, the Indianapolis Colts bolstered their secondary by signing veteran safety Jonathan Owens to a one-year contract. Owens spent the last two seasons with the Chicago Bears, where he recorded 19 tackles in the regular season and one more in the playoffs. Over seven NFL seasons with the Texans, Packers and Bears, Owens has tallied 191 solo tackles, 104 assists, 2, SACS, 4 fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions. His low-risk move adds experience without much cap hit. Owens' wife, Olympic gymnastics star Simone Biles, quickly celebrated the news on social media, expressing pride and excitement about the move to, Indianapolis. For the Colts, Owens brings strong special teams value, with over 1,000 snaps across multiple units. His 35 career starts could help field depth gaps in the defensive backfield, especially at free safety. As training camp nears, this signing gives the Colts flexibility to build around young talent, while leaning on Owens' reliability in key spots.