The NFL fans in the country are reeling from the latest development in the circuit. America’s most decorated gymnast Simone Biles’ husband Jonathan Owens has shared a two-year contract with the Chicago Bears and has sent waves across the nation. Despite having played for the Green Bay Packers for only one season, Owens has decided to sign for their biggest NFL rivals. And while Biles can’t be happier about now being able to meet up with her beau more easily, a few shots may have been fired in the process.

Only hours ago, Simone Biles took to Instagram to express how proud it made her to see her hubby’s professional growth. And now, as the couple looks forward to spending more time together, the Packers fans had to remind Biles to tone down on the celebrations for a while.

Simone Biles had to get her point across, with grace

In a recent Twitter post, Biles found it difficult to contain her excitement about Ownes’ move to Illinois. Jonathan was previously based in Wisconsin, the home of the Packers, and the lack of direct flight between Wisconsin and Texas (where Biles lives) was a major issue for them to catch up with each other frequently. However, now, things look brighter as catching a flight to the Bears’ camp has become less of an arduous task for the celebrity couple. In her post, Biles wrote, “I’m so excited about not having a connecting flight to go & see my husband hahahahaaha“. And understandably, a few nerves were hit.

The post didn’t sit well with many Packers fans and one fan had to urge Biles to not take such potshots at the NFL heavyweights. “Let’s be respectful now.“, commented one fan under Simone’s post. While the comment wasn’t particularly aggressive, Biles isn’t one to entertain such digs anyhow.

She promptly responded to Chris’ comment explaining that her statement came from a place of time management issue as connecting flights made her training schedule a mess. “It just made it difficult (connecting flights) because I was training haha“, wrote Biles, after mentioning that the Green Bay Packers will always have a special place in her heart. However, her fans couldn’t be happier for the couple now that their long-distance ordeal looks to be a thing of the past.

The distance between them couldn’t hold back Simone

Over the last year, Biles and Ownes rarely got the chance to meet each other to make memories as a family. Their longing for each other grew intense and even the Winter Cup couldn’t hold back Simone from escaping to Hawaii with her husband. And yet, Biles made sure to make the most of every opportunity to stand firm in Owens’ corner when he faced off against heavyweight opponents during his time as a Packer. Despite such fleeting moments of joy, Biles found it difficult to be sad as the football season ended and the couple could finally find the time to spend the days in each other’s embrace.

Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnasts ever and became an overnight celebrity by striving to be a champion—on the mat and with her innumerable brand deals. Boasting a collection of 37 medals at the Worlds and the Olympics, she is a formidable force. The gymnast shares her accolades with her NFL safety husband Jonathan Owens whom she married in two separate wedding ceremonies last year. Owens attracted the limelight in American football with his athletic prowess, football intelligence, and resilience through his undrafted years.

Now, his six-year NFL tenure helps to further popularize this recognition. With increased yearly income and additional endorsements, the sporty celebrity couple entered the new year milking more money than ever. But is Jonathan now overpowering his gymnastics master wife, having secured the biggest deal of his professional career?

Simone Biles’ husband out to overshadow his wife’s moolah raking skills?

28-year-old Owens played in each of the Green Bay Packers’ 17 games before the season ended. The former Packers safety recently signed a two-year contract worth $4.5 million with the Bears, further exemplifying his and his wife’s Chicagoland bygone roots. According to CAknowledge, as of 2023, his growing career in professional football and personal pursuits has added to his $7 million net worth.

Following the 2018 NFL Draft, he signed a free-agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals. After that, he made his NFL debut in 2019 with the Houston Texans. Last year, a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers was signed at $1.1M. He played for four seasons with all three teams amassing $3.5 million before Owens was traded to the Bears for more than his traditional career salaries together. Now, where does this leave his monetary status with the gymnastics champion Simone Biles?

How much is the gymnastics legend worth?

Biles does not receive a standard wage but boasts a net worth of $16 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. The majority of her wealth comes from sponsorship deals and paid events. The 26-year-old earned less than today’s Olympians when she initially participated in Rio. She received $25,000 for each of her four gold medals from 2016 and $10,000 for the bronze, for a total of $110,000 for all other medals.

An estimate from Forbes for 2021 reported her earnings at $5 million annually in sponsorship revenue. The same year, she also earned $147,500 in total for her seven Olympic medals. Making it to the Forbes highest-paid female athletes in 2022, a year after she was away from the mats, Biles ranked 10th on the list with a $10M net worth. GKElite, Athleta, Visa, United Airlines, MasterClass, and Uber Eats are among the companies with which Biles has collaborated over the years.

While Biles’s earnings have fluctuated greatly and ranks well over Owens though, one constant aspect is the growth in Owens and her success, which reflects in their philanthropic and entrepreneurial endeavours, their biggest source of revenue per se.

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are trading the Green and Gold for Blue and Orange. Owens played the entire 2023 season with the Green Bay Packers, helping the historic franchise reach the second round of the NFL Playoffs as the 7th seed in the NFC.

Despite Owens putting together a second straight solid season as a starter, Green Bay decided to let him test free agency. Owens wasn’t made much of a priority by the Packers front office, and he’ll be able to exact some revenge next season.

Jonathan Owens signs with Chicago Bears

That’s because Owens will be a member of the Chicago Bears for the next two years.

The Bears are the Packers’ biggest rival, as they play each other twice a year due to being in the NFC North division.

Owens became a key starter for Green Bay starting in Week 7 last season, helping lead a young defense with Darnell Savage struggling with injuries.

But the Packers were clearly not satisfied with the performance of their safeties. They have now let both Savage and Owens walk in free agency. They turned around and signed Xavier McKinney to a huge contract to replace them.

Simone Biles bids farewell to Packers fans

Biles, the most decorated American gymnast in history, has been with Owens since August of 2020. The two got engaged in February of 2022 before their marriage on April 22, 2023. Biles posted a farewell message to Packers fans following the news.

We’ll see if Owens and Biles take a plane or car down to Chicago. It’s just over a three-hour drive from Green Bay.

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens’ love and athleticism captured 2023. The couple who tied the knot in April went on to earn major success in the year. Simone soared to unprecedented heights, becoming the most decorated gymnast in history. Concurrently, Jonathan ignited the NFL season with the Green Bay Packers, captivating the hearts of numerous Cheeseheads with a remarkable display of skills, including 84 tackles, three pass breakups, and even scoring a touchdown.

However, this success in their careers came with ups and downs, none more daunting than the persistent burden of long-distance separation that tested their bond. As 2024 has brought in new beginnings for Jonathan Owens with the Chicago Bears, let’s explore how Simone Biles might again face the old issues of long distance from her man.

The Chicago Bears will solve Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens’ past issues

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens found themselves in a jubilant mood on March 12, 2024, as Jonathan inked a lucrative two-year deal with the Chicago Bears worth $4.5 million. This prompted heartfelt gratitude from Simone towards the Green Bay Packers, who had embraced the couple the previous year.

Simone expressed her anticipation for the future with the Bears, emphasizing a notable change: the substantial reduction in the 1,351 miles that once separated them when Jonathan was in Green Bay and Simone was in Houston. Previously reliant on connecting flights, Simone now looks forward to the convenience of direct flights for easier reunions with her man.

In the past, Simone Biles even shared how she was not accustomed to the cold weather of Green Bay and even shared, “Green Bay is tough bc there are no direct flights for us. I’m also afraid of the open dome/cold weather.” And since Chicago offers humid summer temperatures, Mrs. Owens is sure in for a pleasant change. Yet there still lingers a huge possibility that the couple will once again face a long-distance challenge. Let’s find out how.

How long distance challenges will still linger?

As Jonathan Owens will be gearing up to make waves with the Bears, Simone Biles will be gearing up for the pinnacle stage in sports: the 2024 Paris Olympics. Simone Biles is currently preparing for her comeback, which will likely be in May for the American Classic. After that, she’ll compete in the U.S. Championships from May 30–June 2, 2024, followed by the U.S. Olympic Trials from June 27 to June 30.

The Olympic team will be chosen based on how well she and other athletes perform in these events. The Paris Olympics will start in late July and go until early August. Meanwhile, Jonathan Owens will be busy with NFL training camps, which usually start in mid-to-late July. The Chicago Bears’ training camp is expected to begin in early July 2024.

With Simone Biles preparing for the Olympics and Jonathan Owens training for the upcoming season, they might face long-distance challenges again. Despite this, the couple is known for keeping the flame and romance alive through all the ups and downs, and fans know their relationship will continue to grow stronger during this new journey.

Simone Biles has taught Jonathan Owens how to be a celebrity! Well, Owens might be an inevitable member of the Green Bay Packers, he was never quite accustomed to being a celebrity. While the stardom does feel great initially, along with it comes some added stress and complications. Renowned athletes can seldom step out in public without the fear of getting mobbed. And quite expectedly, Simone Biles too, faces such problems.

Being the gymnastic queen of America, Biles has a huge fan following. Fans often surround her to get her autographs and pictures. Although Owens found it hard to adapt to the changes initially, he credited his beloved wife significantly for helping him get accustomed to the changing environment.

Jonathan Owens learned to tackle fans from Simone Biles 

The noted NFL star sat down with The Pivot Podcast and spoke on a variety of subjects. At one point in their discussion, Owens reflected on how his relationship with Simone Biles had changed his life. While Jonathan Owens earns a whopping $1,010,000 average annual salary with the Green Bay Packers, his popularity was in no way similar to that of Simone Biles.

Touching upon the subject, the 28-year-old stated that Biles deals with her fans in a mature way. On the contrary, Owens admitted to being impatient and getting annoyed easily. However, giving full credit to his wife, Owens elaborated on how he helped her with his issues. He said, “She helped me transition into the spotlight because before I met her I was just a regular NFL player.” 

Owens also marveled at how well Biles attended each of her fans, with a smile on her face. However, according to the NFL star, the US gymnastics icon is nice just to avoid a scene as things could easily escalate between a fan and a famous entity. As the interview went on, the Packers’ safety recalled a hilarious incident from the past.

The time when Jonathan Owens was a photographer 

Owens usually enjoys all the perks of having Simone Biles as his wife. However, sometimes, the cons can also come up unexpectedly. Reminiscing one such moment, Owens narrated an incident when the duo went out to eat at a restaurant. As soon as they had started to enjoy their sumptuous delicacies, a fan came up to Simone Biles and asked for a picture with her.

Being the nice person Biles is, she agreed, but there was a problem. Who would click the picture? Alas! The fan handed over his cell phone to Jonathan Owens and requested him to don the responsibility of a photographer. With no other option left, Owens, although unwillingly got the job done, even though he did not like it, with his mouth full of food!

Former Green Bay Packers defensive back Jonathan Owens is signing with the Chicago Bears. The person most excited about the move is his wife, gymnastics legend Simone Biles.

The four-time Olympic gold medalist live tweeted her husband’s free agency Tuesday, amid reports he was signing with the former NFC North rival. She posted a nice goodbye to the Packer fans that watched Owens play last season before expressing her excitement about Chicago, namely the food and the plentiful direct flights to O’Hare International Airport.

Owens is coming off a solid season on the Packers defense, having played in all 17 games for the second time in his career. He was third on the team with 84 total tackles, plus three passes defended, two tackles for loss, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a sack.

Pro Football Focus ranked him 73rd out of 95 NFL safeties last season.

Given that he began his career by going unselected in the 2018 NFL Draft, spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve and had to rise from the Houston Texans’ practice squad to become a bona fide starter in his fourth season, Owens’ path is an impressive feat.

Biles certainly believes so.

Owens’ deal is reportedly for two years and $4.5 million.

Meanwhile, Biles is preparing for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, where she is making a comeback after her struggles in Tokyo. She’s done nothing but win since returning to the floor in 2023.

Green Bay Packers safety Jonathan Owens (34) hugs his wife, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, before game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Lambeau Field on Nov. 19, 2023.

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles kisses Green Bay Packers safety Jonathan Owens (before game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Lambeau Field on Nov, 19, 2023.

Olympian Simone Biles, watches husband Jonathan Owens, a safety for the Green Bay Packers, during preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Aug. 11, 2023.

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and NFL safety Jonathan Owens attend an NBA game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center in Houston on Jan. 29, 2024

Green Bay Packers safety Jonathan Owens (34) and Simone Biles kiss before the NFC divisional playoff game between the Packers and the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, California, on Jan. 20, 2024.

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles kisses husband Jonathan Owens of the Green Bay Packers before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 3, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Jonathan Owens is staying in the NFC North.

Owens, the husband of four-time Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles, and the Chicago Bears have agreed to terms on a two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the deal publicly.

A member of the Green Bay Packers last season, the safety registered 84 tackles and three pass breakups in 17 games (11 starts). He scored a touchdown on a fumble return and also recorded a sack.

Owens, who tied the knot with Biles in 2023, spent his first four seasons with the Houston Texans. He seldom played the first three years of his career, but became a starter in 2022, recording career highs in tackles (125) and passes defended (4).

The Bears are attempting to fortify their secondary this offseason. The team re-signed cornerback Jaylon Johnson to a four-year deal, worth $76 million, and agreed to terms with veteran safety Kevin Byard.

Chicago had the NFL’s 25th-ranked pass defense in 2023.

Owens, 28, has 227 tackles, eight pass breakups, one forced fumble and one interception in 48 career games.

The United States has been a pioneer in presenting the world with some of the most exceptional gymnasts who have kept the ‘mat’ running for years. With names like Simone Biles leading the way, athletes such as MyKayla Skinner have also etched their names in the history books for their groundbreaking routines. Skinner has now become one of the most influential gymnastics figures out there, but her story of making it to the Olympic podium, which was almost on the horns of a dilemma, is one of a kind.

It was her compatriot and the queen of gymnastics, Simone Biles, who helped her in the most unexpected way possible to win her first Olympic medal. Years have passed since the incident, and the Arizona-based gymnast revisited the old happy memories and shared some inside secrets about the event.

Simone Biles sets the stage for Skinner’s Olympic dream

The 27-year-old former artistic gymnast uncovered her story in an interview with Inside Gymnastics Magazine on Sunday. She had a tumultuous run during the Tokyo Olympics qualifications when she finished fourth on vault and could not make it to the finals due to the two gymnasts per nation rule. Skinner was heartbroken, as she thought her career was over and was ready to board the flight back home as well.

To the surprise of Skinner and the whole gymnastics community, Simone Biles decided to take her name back from the vault final, which made MyKayla participate in the latter category. “Doing this for us. It’s go time, baby!” she posted for Biles on social media later.

On D-Day, Skinner came to the vault finals firing on all cylinders, as she had nothing to lose and lit the arena on fire with her spellbinding routines. After the finals were done and dusted, the Gilbert native became an overnight sensation after securing a silver in the finals, and her lifelong dream of becoming an Olympic medalist came to life in a flash. Furthermore, her qualification for the Tokyo Olympics is also a tale that needs every fan’s attention.

How she made it to the event

The gymnast was not having the best time after missing out on the Rio Olympics and two world championship events, and she came back to elite professional endeavors after her senior year at Utah. To add more to her hardships, the Olympics were also delayed due to the pandemic, and she herself was dealing with some health conditions at the time. However, she gave it all during the qualifications and secured a spot on the USA team.

The American prodigy placed fifth in the St. Louis organized Olympic trials, which earned her a spot on the team alongside her counterpart, Jade Carey. However, her dream of making it to the podium met with an upsetting end following her performance in individual medals and rotation with the team in qualifications. But she remained calm and focused until the end, and her story of winning the medal is something that needs to go out there.