Jonathan Owens Takes Leave from Bears to Support Simone Biles at Paris Olympics
Owens will miss seven practices and a preseason game to cheer on his wife, gymnast Simone Biles, during her third Olympic appearance.
- Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens has been granted time off from training camp to attend the Paris Olympics.
- Owens will miss seven practices and the Hall of Fame Game against the Houston Texans to support Biles.
- This is the first time Owens will be present at one of Biles' international competitions.
- Biles and Owens, married since April 2023, have been vocal about their mutual support for each other's careers.
- Biles is competing in her third Olympics, aiming to add to her record of seven Olympic medals.