Simone Biles Comments After Husband Jonathan Owens Leaves Packers for Rival Bears

The Olympic gymnast now has a new team to root for.

Green Bay Packers safety Jonathan Owens is reportedly packing his bags for Chicago. 

His wife, decorated Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, appears to be thrilled about it.

Shortly after NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported the Bears agreed to sign Owens to two-year contract on Tuesday in free agency, Biles weighed in on social media to thank Packers fans and send a message to the Windy City.

just wanted to say thank you packer nation for embracing my husband & I 💚 green bay will always hold a special place in our hearts!

— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) March 12, 2024

CHICAGO HERE HE COMES

— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) March 12, 2024

But there’s more. Biles is also excited for Owens to join the Bears for one reason in particular—shorter travel time.

I’m so excited about not having a connecting flight to go & see my husband hahahahaaha

— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) March 12, 2024

also I just love the city of Chicago

— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) March 12, 2024

Biles and Owens got married in Houston last April and built a new home together in Texas.

Owens spent the 2023 campaign in Green Bay after playing his first four seasons with the Houston Texans. In 17 games last year, Owens made 11 starts and logged 84 tackles, three passes defensed and one fumble recovery for a touchdown. 

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Owens will join the Bears’ secondary that features star cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who signed a four-year contract extension last week.

pizza & hotdogs
F YEAH

— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) March 12, 2024

The Bears finished fourth in the NFC North last season, behind the Detroit Lions (12–5), Packers (9–8) and Minnesota Vikings (7–10).