The Chicago Bears have excused Jonathan Owens from preseason practice to support his wife, Simone Biles, at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Bears coach Matt Eberflus explained the decision, stating, “Just because we respect the Olympics. That is a big deal. And he’s just supporting the one he loves the most. And I think that’s so cool that he gets to do that.”

Eberflus, 54, emphasized the importance of the Olympics and the team’s support for Owens, 29, as he travels to Paris.

“We welcome Owens going to Paris to be there for his wife at the Olympics – and it’s going to be awesome,” he told ESPN on Monday, July 22. “Go USA.”

Owens has previously expressed his excitement about watching Biles compete. “It’s just fun for me to be able to witness [her] greatness,” he told USA Today in June.

“I just love getting to watch her in her environment. Seeing her locked in, it’s just amazing to see. She goes up there and does it, every freaking time. Surpasses what she’s supposed to do. I love that.”

Biles secured her spot on the U.S. gymnastics team in June after scoring an all-around total of 117.225 at the U.S. Olympic team trials. She will join Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera on the five-woman team.

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