Jonathan Owens is speaking about getting a chance after securing a life-changing deal. Owens, who used to don the Green Bay Packers’ jersey, has been swooped up by the Chicago Bears for a whopping $4.5 million. Such a deal is huge for Owens, as he will now look to justify the pick by displaying some of his exquisite defensive skills. However, while Simone Biles’ husband gears up for the new beginning, he cannot help but reflect on the days gone by. 

Jonathan Owens took to social media recently and posted a seven-word message regarding his recent move. The NFL DB shared an article from the Chicago Bears and got emotional. Surely, Owens has come a long way in his career. 

Jonathan Owens doubles down on his opportunities

Right from his Division II Missouri Western State days, Owens has been in search of chances. Reflecting on the same, the 28-year-old footballer wrote on X, “All i ever needed was a chance 🙏🏽”. Soon after the deal was finalized, Owens put up a story stating that his beloved wife, Simone Biles, was with him during the contract signing on FaceTime. This was because Biles is currently busy preparing for the upcoming Paris Olympics and thus, she was not able to support Owens in person. 

As a matter of fact, the one season that Owens played with the Green Bay Packers demonstrated his commitment and skills with a whopping 84 tackles in the entire season. His antics came at a crucial juncture when Darnell Savage was struggling with injuries. Now, the 28-year-old has joined the arch-rivals of the Packers, after the latter decided to list Owens as a free agent. 

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The two-year $4.5m deal means that Owens will be facing the Packers at least four times and will have a chance to come out as one of the greatest DBs in NFL history. With that being said, let’s have a look back at the grind that made Owens a fighter. 

Jonathan Owens’ persistence earns him the caviar 

Sustaining a devastating ACL injury as an Arizona rookie, any other athlete would have been broken. However, Owens is different. Despite sitting on the sidelines for a chunk of the season with the Texans, Owens grabbed all the 14 chances he got with both hands. His talent soon began to blossom as, in 2022, under the guidance of Lovie Smith, Owens recorded his personal best of 125 tackles, including four pass breakups. 

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Speaking the secret behind his grind, Owens stated, “Persistence… because [I was] told I wasn’t good enough for the first three years of my career; just kept getting cut and [moved] up and down on the practice squad.” He also elaborated that his faith in God also gave him enough reasons to feel motivated. Surely, all these have added up and Owens is now on his path to a possible NFL glory in the coming days. 

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