A Chicago Bears player is missing from training camp this week, but he has a good reason.
Earlier this week, Bears safety Johnathan Owens arrived in Paris to watch his wife Simone Biles take to the mat and lead Team USA to gold in the women’s gymnastics team final.
On Thursday, Owens was back in the stands supporting his wife, who he described as being at the “top of her game.”
“It’s unbelievable,” Owens said before leaving for Paris. “Words can’t even describe it. I just wonder how I got so lucky. This is my wife and I can look at her.”
Owens then said he was “praying” that Biles would have a clear mind when she competes.
The couple married in spring 2023 and have been adjusting to life in the spotlight together. Owens has been the target of criticism on social media over the past year for comments he made about the nature of their relationship.
Biles’ teammate Suni Lee will compete in the women’s gymnastics all-around final on Thursday. Biles will compete again in the vault final on Aug. 3, the balance beam final on Aug. 5 and the floor exercise final on Aug. 5.
