Jonathan James Owens is a professional American football safety for the Chicago Bears in the NFL. Prior to playing for the Bears, the Arizona Cardinals signed Owens as an undrafted free agent after the 2018 NFL Draft. Due to an injury, Owens was placed on injured reserve for the entire season. Owens spent four years with the Houston Texans. In 2023, Owens signed with the Green Bay Packers where he scored his first career touchdown. The following season, he signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bears.
Owens attended Christian Brothers College High School where for his performance he won the CBC Linebacker of the Year. At Missouri Western State University Owens played as a defensive back for collegiate football. During his senior season, Owens was MWSU Male Student-Athlete of the Year and earned second-team all-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) honours.
Jonathan Owens’ Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Owens signed a two-year, $4,750,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, which included a signing bonus of $750,000 and an average annual salary of $2,375,000.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 2 yr(s) / $4,750,000 | $2,375,000 | $750,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | 2026 / UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | 29 | $1,310,000 | $375,000 | $2,225,000 | $1,500,000 |
| 2025 | 30 | $1,610,000 | $375,000 | $2,525,000 | $375,000 |
How much is Jonathan Owens getting paid?
As of 2024, Owens will earn a base salary of $1,310,000 while having a cap hit of $2,225,000 and a dead cap value of $1,500,000, according to Spotrac.
How much does Jonathan Owens make in a minute?
Jonathan Owens makes about $1.90 per minute per his current contract with the Bears.
Jonathan Owens’ career earnings
According to Spotrac, Owens’ career earnings as of August 2024 sum up to $3,246,072.
How much of Jonathan Owens’ contract is guaranteed?
Owens is assured of receiving $1,500,000 from his contract, regardless of performance or injury. This amount includes his signing bonus and other guaranteed salary components.
What are the terms of Jonathan Owens’ contract?
Owens is to be paid an Annual Per Game Active Bonus of $20,000.
Jonathan Owens’ Contract History
As per Spotrac, these are all the contracts that Jonathan Owens has signed as of 2024:
2018
Jonathan Owens signed his three-year rookie contract worth $1,722,000
with the Arizona Cardinals. But a year into his contract he was waived by the Cardinals and was signed to the Houston Texans’ practice squad.
2019
Jonathan Owens signed a 1-year contract worth $570,000 with the Houston Texans.
2020
Jonathan Owens signed a two-year, $1,390,000 contract with the Houston Texans.
2021
Jonathan extended his contract with the Texans for $1,175,000 for two more years.
2023
Jonathan Owens signed a 1-year, $1,010,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers.
2024
Jonathan Owens signed a two-year, $4,750,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, which included an average annual salary of $2,375,000.
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FAQ's On Jonathan Owens Contract
A. Jonathan Owens is from St. Louis, Missouri.
A. Jonathan Owens attended Christian Brothers College High School.
A. Jonathan Owens wears the number #36 for the Chicago Bears.
A. Jonathan Owens is 5 feet and 11 inches tall.
A. Jonathan Owens is married to gymnast Simone Biles.
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