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Bears signing Jonathan Owens, Simone Biles' husband, to 2-year deal: 'Chicago here he comes'
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Jonathan Owens is staying in the NFC North.
Owens, the husband of four-time Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles , and the Chicago Bears have agreed to terms on a two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the deal publicly.
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A member of the Green Bay Packers last season, the safety registered 84 tackles and three pass breakups in 17 games (11 starts). He scored a touchdown on a fumble return and also recorded a sack.
Owens, who tied the knot with Biles in 2023 , spent his first four seasons with the Houston Texans . He seldom played the first three years of his career, but became a starter in 2022, recording career highs in tackles (125) and passes defended (4).
The Bears are attempting to fortify their secondary this offseason. The team re-signed cornerback Jaylon Johnson to a four-year deal, worth $76 million, and agreed to terms with veteran safety Kevin Byard .
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Chicago had the NFL's 25th-ranked pass defense in 2023.
Owens, 28, has 227 tackles, eight pass breakups, one forced fumble and one interception in 48 career games.
Jonathan Owens, husband of Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, is signing with the Chicago Bears.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Bears signing Simone Biles husband Jonathan Owens to 2-year deal
