“Mr. Biles!”- Simone Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens, might’ve helped the Bears break their 10-game losing streak against the Packers, but let’s be honest, that Lambeau Leap? Not the highlight of the day. Sure, he played a huge role in setting up a fumble recovery, but when it came time for the iconic celebration leap into the stands, well, let’s just say he missed the mark. The commentators, Daryl Johnston and Kevin Kugler were practically losing it- half laughing, half cringing, as they watched Owens’ not-so-graceful attempt. It was like watching a guy who had never jumped in his life!
And then it gets even better or worse, depending on how you look at it. After crashing into the padding, Owens tried to redeem himself, but nope, that didn’t happen. He slipped on and fell straight to the ground. Meanwhile, Packers fans, true to form, were pushing him to get off the field as fast as possible, making the whole thing even more awkward. You’d think after spending a year in Green Bay, he’d have nailed the leap by now, but nope, this was not his moment.
Naturally, the internet exploded. People were quick to joke about the whole thing, and commentator Kevin Kugler had the best line: “Jonathan Owens tried it, the former Packer who’s married to one of the great leapers of all time in Simone Biles, who had to be shaking her head when she saw that.” Even one fan commented, “😂😂😂 your wife, gonna be mad at you homeboy 0.9,” One more added, “Help him Simone 😂.” Seriously, can you imagine? Here’s Simone Biles, a literal gymnastics legend who can defy gravity with her moves, and then there’s Owens, barely managing to clear a few inches off the ground before he eats ice.
And, of course, the NFL jumped on the fun too. They posted the whole clip on Instagram with a caption that read, “@simonebiles might have a note or two 😂.” The 27-year-old might have been shaking her head, probably wondering how in the world her husband couldn’t stick a basic jump. Maybe she’ll help him with a few tips on how to land properly because if she can win three gold medals in Paris, surely she can teach her husband a thing or two about sticking a landing. After all, she already taught him a few gymnastics moves! Remember the salute?
Jonathan Owens gets too into gymnastics but learned…
During the Paris Olympics, Jonathan Owens got special permission from the NFL to support Simone Biles while she was competing, even though it meant missing Bears training camp. But let’s be real: he wasn’t just there to watch; he was all in. Simone, 27, was going for gold in the women’s gymnastics all-around final, hoping to defend her 2016 Rio Olympic gold and bounce back from the Tokyo Games, where she had to withdraw due to the “twisties.” This time, she was the favorite, and the Bears’ safety was right there beside her, cheering her on. He wasn’t the only one in the stands, her parents were there too, creating the ultimate support team.
But the 29-year-old didn’t just sit there and watch; he fully got into the gymnastics groove. He even started taking notes on Simone’s performances, just like her parents have always done. Simone explained it after the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials, saying, “Jonathan saw my parents taking notes and asked, ‘Where’d you get that? I need one of those.’” And honestly, it’s pretty amazing because Jonathan himself said once, “I never really paid attention to gymnastics, so it piqued my curiosity.” Fast forward to the Olympics, and he was right there jotting down Simone’s scores, getting involved in a way!
But the love and support didn’t stop in Paris. In November 2024 during a big play for the Chicago Bears, Jonathan celebrated with a salute inspired by Simone’s gymnastics routines. After intercepting the ball from the Minnesota Vikings’ Aaron Jones, Owens ran into the end zone and performed a salute that looked straight out of Simone’s iconic routines. It wasn’t just about the big play, he was paying tribute to Simone. But after Owens’ Lambeau Leap failed, could Simone step in and teach Jonathan how to nail the perfect jump next?
That’s because, after that slip, it’s clear he might need a little help from the queen of flawless landings. Maybe Simone could start coaching Jonathan on how to make that leap… or at least make sure he sticks the landing next time!
