Jonathan Owens returned to Europe this past weekend for the first time since he made the flight over from Chicago to Paris to witness his wife, Simone Biles, win three Gold medals at the Olympics in August.
Owens had been in the middle of training camp at the time, and was allowed a few days away from the Chicago Bears in order to fly over to Paris to see his wife take to the world stage. The trip was agreed with the team when signing his contract after joining this offseason.
The NFL star left training camp, even missing a preseason game to be in the stands alongside his wife’s family as she claimed gold medals in the artistic all-around team, individual all-around and on the vault, adding three more gold medals to take her tally to seven.
Owens had just made it to the arena to see Biles put in a dominant performance, helping the USA score a 171.296 to win the gold as he could be seen emotional in the stands.
He would then return back to the United States just days later, suiting up for the Bears and playing in their preseason before securing his spot as a rotational safety and key special teams player.
Owens, who has already scored a touchdown this season on special teams, flew back to the other side of the pond this past weekend to suit up for the Bears in their win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.
Speaking to Express U.S. Sports on being back in Europe, he said: “Man, I love being in Paris and I love London too. They’re both great cities. Last time in Paris, man, it was truly amazing It makes me smile all the time. I was able to get the opportunity to go out there… it was perfect.
“Just, you know, see the fans and everyone cheering for her. Man, I was shedding tears for her. How could I not? So it was a great experience getting to witness that. Truly amazing, it was obviously something we’ll never forget.”
Owens and Biles have been together since 2020, marrying in 2023, with the gymnastics star regularly in attendance at his games, since he made the controversial move to the Bears from the Green Bay Packers – their biggest rivals.
Owens finds himself on an exciting young team in Chicago, being a veteran in the league at this point and in a place where he’s truly enjoying his football.
He said: “It’s a lot of fun here, not only being in this system, but being with the guys. We’re a close team, everyone’s so close and were happy for each other when another guy makes a play. It’s all competition and it makes everyone better. It’s a great place to be and I’m happy I’m here.”