Jonathan Owens Joins Colts, Backed by Simone Biles

0:00With the NFL today, March 17th. The Indianapolis Colts just signed veteran safety Jonathan Owens to a one-year deal. He's the husband of Olympic gymnastic star Simone Biles and enters his ninth NFL season as an undrafted free agent from Division 2, Missouri, Western. State. Owens bounced around early in his career with Stinson Houston for two years and Green Bay for one. He spent the last two seasons with the Chicago Bears, where his defensive snaps drop sharply last year to just 47, while holding steady on. Special teams. His wife has been nudging him to soak it all in, since the whirlwind signing hasn't fully hit him yet. Owens calls it a huge milestone after such a wild path, and he plans to take time soon to reflect on the grind. Meanwhile, the Colts need depth at safety after losing key players in free agency. Owens joins a group competing for the strong safety spot, behind a locked-in starter, bringing his 35 starts in leadership to a young, secondary.

1:01The couple has thrived together through ups and downs, supporting each other's careers in the spotlight. Biles cheers him on at games and keeps him sharp, making their partnership a real strength as he fights for a bigger role in Indy. This story is made possible by our sponsor, see the episode description. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow, no earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.com