"After spending the last two seasons with the Chicago Bears, Jonathan Owels is signing with the Indianapolis Colts. Owels was a core member of Chicago's special teams, appearing on more than 55 percent of that phase's snaps in each of his two seasons with the team. And during a 2024 season in which injuries were an issue in the secondary, Owels picked up 429 defensive snaps."
"Owels wasn't a superstar, but he was a useful piece of the puzzle. I will always fondly remember Jonathan Owels scoring the first touchdown of the 2024 season after a blocked punt. The Bears don't win that game without his gold-medal effort."
Jonathan Owels is signing a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts after spending two seasons with the Chicago Bears. Owels was a valuable contributor on special teams, appearing on over 55 percent of snaps in that phase each season, and logged 429 defensive snaps during the injury-plagued 2024 secondary. While not a superstar, he provided useful depth and is remembered for scoring the first touchdown of the 2024 season following a blocked punt. His departure marks the fifth defensive back from the 2025 Bears roster to leave for other NFL teams. The Bears addressed these departures by signing safety Coby Bryant, a recent Super Bowl winner with Seattle, and defensive back Cameron Lewis.
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