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Jonathan Owens

Jonathan James Owens is an American professional football safety.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jonathan James Owens is an American professional football safety. He has played for several NFL teams and, as of 2026, is with the Indianapolis Colts. He is also known as the husband of Olympic gymnast Simone Biles.

Early life and college

Jonathan Owens was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 22, 1995. He played college football for the Missouri Western Griffons before entering the NFL.

Professional football career

Owens signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2018 as an undrafted free agent. He has since played for the Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, and Indianapolis Colts.

Personal life

Owens is married to Simone Biles, the American artistic gymnast and multiple Olympic medal winner. Their marriage is widely noted in sports coverage.

Player profile

Owens plays safety, a defensive position in American football. Sources list him at 5 ft 11 in and about 204–214 lb, depending on the roster listing.

Key facts

  • Jonathan Owens is an American NFL safety born in 1995.
  • He played college football at Missouri Western.
  • He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals in 2018.
  • He has played for the Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, and Indianapolis Colts.
  • He is married to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles.
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Canadian context

Jonathan Owens has broad relevance to Canadian readers through NFL coverage and the international profile of his wife, Simone Biles, but he has no specific Canada-based connection in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jonathan Owens?
Jonathan Owens is an American professional football player who plays safety in the NFL.
What team does Jonathan Owens play for?
As of 2026, he plays for the Indianapolis Colts.
How old is Jonathan Owens?
He was born on July 22, 1995, which makes him 31 years old as of July 23, 2026.
Is Jonathan Owens married to Simone Biles?
Yes. He is married to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles.
What position does Jonathan Owens play?
He plays safety.
What is Jonathan Owens' net worth?
A reliable verified net worth figure is not provided in the available sources.

References

  1. NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/players/jonathan-owens/
    Supports: Current team, position, active status, height, weight, age.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/4331768/jonathan-owens
    Supports: Birthdate, age, position, college, active status, team listing.
  3. Indianapolis Colts — https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-free-agent-s-jonathan-owens-simone-biles
    Supports: Current team, career teams, marriage to Simone Biles, career summary.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Owens
    Supports: Full name, birth date, career history, marriage to Simone Biles.
  5. Spotrac — https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/25372/jonathan-owens
    Supports: Contract details and salary; no reliable personal net worth figure.