The Bears added to what appears like a spirited protection opposition with the aid of signing Packers free agent protection Jonathan Owens for two years, according to NFL Network.
Owens started out eleven of the Packers’ 17 games remaining yr after coming there as a free agent from Houston in free business enterprise at some point of 2023.
Though he did start in Houston and Green Bay, Owens also is considered as a essential special teams player. He played 233 exclusive groups performs closing year, or 54% of the distinct teams plays when he was available. He additionally was once 2d on the Packers in specific groups tackles with seven solos The and four assists.
The Bears released Eddie Jackson and signed Kevin Byard, the former Eagles and Titans safety, prior to the begin of free agency. They also signed former 49ers security Tarvarius Moore prior to the start of free agency.
Owens, Byard and Moore join returning reserve safeties Elijah Hicks and Quindell Johnson in a battle for roster spots and one beginning spot alongside starter Jaquan Brisker.
With Houston, Iwens played in solely one game as an undrafted free agent rookie from Missouri Western State in 2019, then six in 2020, all as a reserve. He started out two video games for the Texans and played in seven in 2021 earlier than turning into a full-time starter in 2022. Owens has one career interception and eight pass by defenses.
Owens gave up three landing passes each of the last two seasons per Sportradar.
