Chicago Bears fans saddened by Jonathan Owens’ message

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Mar 18, 2026 10:17 PM ET

Former Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens is heading to a new home. After two seasons in the Windy City, Owens signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts.

The 30-year-old served as a reliable special teams contributor and depth safety under head coach Ben Johnson. He became one of the more recognizable faces in the locker room.

His high-profile marriage to gymnastics legend Simone Biles put him in the spotlight throughout his time in Chicago. Owens departs as free agency continues to reshape Chicago’s roster. Before closing the chapter, he left Bears fans with a parting message.

Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) leaves the field after warm ups against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chicago Bears: Jonathan Owens bids farewell as fans shower him with well-wishes

Owens officially joined Colts Nation and wasted no time sharing his excitement on Instagram.

Alongside his wife Simone Biles, he posted a series of photos signing his new contract and appearing on The Colts Show with JJ Stankevitz.

“To new beginnings

Looking forward to making Indy our new home…Year 9 it’s UP!!!!” Owens wrote.

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Bears fans flooded the comment section with a mix of sadness and warm wishes. “We’ll Miss You In CHICAGO!!!” one user wrote.

Another added, “Chicago is going to miss you and your wife!

you guys will always be bears fam! Bear down!!”

One fan praised his impact directly: “Your energy and work ethic will be missed in the Chi! Thanks for your contribution to a Bears grand season! Congratulations on your next chapter.”

Owens and Biles became fixtures of Bears Nation, making their departure resonate beyond the football field.

“We will miss you in a Chi but as also a @simonebiles fan I am bummed to see her off our sidelines. I always appreciated her fashion and custom Bears gear,” one commenter wrote.

Another kept it short: “

Gonna miss seeing the

game day fits from both of you

”

One fan directed well-wishes to Biles directly: “Aww, gonna miss you in Chicago. Guess I’ll say congratulations

@simonebiles keep slaying in Indy. Show them how its done.”

Owens spent two seasons in Chicago, logging 93 combined tackles. Now, both Owens and the Bears head into 2026 with new horizons ahead.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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