John Wesley Owens (born January 10, 1980 in Washington, D.C.) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame. Owens has also been a member of the Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks and Oakland Raiders .