Jonathan Owens has quietly built a respectable NFL career since entering the league in 2018. He has spent time with four teams and has appeared in 65 regular-season games and two postseason matchups.
However, when you’re married to Olympic superstar Simone Biles, your accomplishments often take a back seat in the public eye. Owens appears perfectly content with that. He consistently supports Biles and is frequently seen by her side during her high-profile appearances.
The latest example came on Saturday when Biles delivered the iconic “Riders Up” call just before the start of the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Owens was in attendance — not just as a fan, but as a proud husband, capturing footage of her performance and showing unwavering support. His behavior toward Biles drew widespread admiration and attention from fans across social media.
Here are some of the heartwarming reactions to Owens’ presence and support at Churchill Downs:
“Love these two,” shouted out this fan.
“Such support. Love to see”, called out this fan.
“Such a beautiful couple 😍,” this fan mentioned.
“I love that they’re matching💜💜,” this fan shouted out.
“I love how genuinely proud he looks! Go Simone and Jonathan ❤️❤️,” this fan exclaimed.
“Love these two ❤️,” said this fan.
Simone Biles of the United States Olympic team.
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Simone Biles remains one of the most iconic figures in American sports. The 28-year-old was a standout at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the fourth American artistic gymnast to compete in three Olympic Games.
Biles has picked up a total of seven Olympic gold medals — three in Paris and four in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. In addition, she holds two silver medals and two bronze, cementing her legacy as one of the most decorated gymnasts of all time.
Biles and Owens got engaged in 2022 and married in 2023. The couple often attends each other’s major events and regularly shares moments from their lives together on social media.
Currently, Owens plays for the Chicago Bears. He joined the team after spending the 2023 season with the Green Bay Packers. In 2024, Owens appeared in all 17 games for the Bears, starting five of them. He recorded 30 solo tackles, an interception, and a forced fumble during the season.
Owens signed a two-year, $4.75 million contract with Chicago before the 2024 season and is set to become an unrestricted free agent following the 2025 campaign.
