Home is where the heart is and that’s exactly how Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens’ love life is looking. Mr. and Mrs. Owens are on cloud nine, basking in the glow of their married life and setting the benchmark for couple goals! At the same time, they openly cheer each other on, wearing their hearts on their sleeves – a quality Simone Biles has been displaying at her husband Jonathan Owens’s NFL games over the past year. However, when it was Owen’s turn to stand by her side at the gymnastics trials on 30th June, he didn’t miss a beat, at least not this time. This was Owens’ inaugural presence at Biles’ event since tying the knot.
Recall how he missed Biles’s comeback post the twisties incident last year. Well, that was due to work commitments. At that time, he was in the ranks of the Green Bay Packers. Now the tables have turned. Jonathan Owens is a safety for the Chicago Bears and will finally get the chance to cheer on Simone Biles live at the Paris Olympics, a first for him, thanks to the Bears’ support. While long distance did drive a spanner in the works for the couple, his rite of passage to joining the Bears is indeed a blessing in disguise. Yay for the couple.
However, despite dating since March 2020, Owens couldn’t attend the Tokyo 2020 Olympics due to COVID-19 restrictions. Fast forward to today, while Owens will finally be at the Paris Olympics, it won’t be easy for him, given certain professional caveats.
The Bears’ training camp starts on July 19, overlapping with the U.S. Olympic gymnastics events and their Hall of Fame Game on August 1. Despite this, the Bears have granted Owens a break to support his wife in Paris.
“The Bears are actually giving him a couple of days off from training camp, so he’ll be there,” Biles revealed in an interview after trials. “For just a short little time. Anytime we can show up for one another in support, we just get super excited because our schedules don’t align that much. So whenever it does, it’s really important for both of us to show up in support.” However, there are pretty much repercussions in the NFL for missing training.
According to reports, players could face penalties that could escalate to $50,000 per day, with veterans potentially facing fines totaling approximately $2 million. However, since their marriage, Jonathan has carefully managed this financial tightrope, often supporting Simone Biles virtually to avoid these substantial penalties.
However, this good news about Owens being able to support Biles in Paris was shared by Sports Illustrated on Instagram on June 2nd. Since then, it has sparked an overflow of joy from fans in the comment section.
Fans go gaga over Simone Biles and Owens as love triumphs over all else
Among the multitude of fans, several comments stood out. One fan wrote, “Props to the Bears for realizing that family is so important. 👏🏻”Well, the Bears have shown support for the couple, since April 2024 when Jonathan Owens secured a two-year, $4.75 million deal with Chicago.
Bears have also been particularly welcoming to Simone Biles, as evidenced by a birthday tweet that read, “Happy birthday to the newest Bears fan,” showing their enthusiasm and efforts to foster a positive relationship with her. Another supporter echoed the same sentiment, saying, “Amen, Family First!!! Thanks to the Bears’ franchise!! I love the way ‘The Owens’ support each other.”
Another fan enthusiastically expressed, “Yay!!! I’m so excited to watch her get GOLD again and again!!!” Undoubtedly, Simone Biles has long been hailed as the “GOAT”, boasting an impressive tally of 37 medals. As she eyes more victories, there’s a strong possibility she could add to her collection in Paris. Notably, she already has four routines named after her.
Another comment highlighted, “I actually love this! She supported him during many games and now he can support her!” Well, last year during the NFL season, Simone Biles showed her support for her husband by attending almost every NFL game. And even shared messages like “Love supporting you & your dreams,” to which Owens replied gratefully, “Love having you there every step of the way.”
She also donned a black leather jacket adorned with “Green Bay.” In a similar tone, one more fan shared, “That’s awesome. This is once in a lifetime for Simone. I’m so happy Jonathan will be there.” Are you happy for this couple? Despite tying the knot just last year, Biles and Owens’ love seems as effervescent and enduring as ever. What are your thoughts on their journey together?
