Who is Coleman Owen? Packers number 13, punt returner vs Cowboys

The Green Bay Packers have added a new player to their roster for the upcoming Sunday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6. The player in question is Coleman Owen, who signed with the Packers in late September.

Owen made his debut for the Packers during the first quarter of the game, taking the team's first punt return, which resulted in 16 yards gained. The 25-year-old was elevated from the practice squad for this specific game, as he was on the reserve list due to Skyy Moore being injured.

Matthew Golden handled punt returns during the Packers' win over the Chicago Bears last week, but it's likely that coach Matt LaFleur wants to focus Owen on his primary role as a receiver.

Owen, a former player of the Indianapolis Colts, was signed to the practice squad by the Packers on September 30, following his release from the Colts earlier that month. He spent the majority of last season on the Colts' practice squad and was active for two games towards the end of the 2025 season.

Born in 1999, Owen stands at 25 years of age. He played college football at Northern Arizona from 2019 to 2023, and completed his collegiate career at Ohio of the Mid-American Conference in 2024. At Ohio, Owen started 14 games and had a total of 78 receptions for 1,245 yards and eight touchdowns. He was recognized with first-team All-MAC honors for his performance.

In addition to his receiving duties, Owen also showcased his punt-return skills during his time at Ohio, where he returned 17 punts, accumulating 132 yards and a touchdown. Despite being undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, Owen signed a futures-reserve contract with the Colts after the season. He spent the offseason and training camp in Indianapolis, but unfortunately suffered a concussion in the preseason finale, leading to his placement on injured reserve. Consequently, he was released by the Colts on September 7.