“FOOTBALL IS BACK BABY” - Jonathan Owens' wife Simone Biles cheers in excitement as NFL season officially begins with Eagles' 24-20 win vs Cowboys

Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens is set to start his eighth season in the NFL. Owens will take the field on Monday night for a primetime showdown against NFC North foes, the Minnesota Vikings.

Owens' wife, Olympic champion Simone Biles, is also excited for what's in store. Biles shared a photo of herself watching the season opener between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. The Eagles emerged with a slim 24-20 victory.

"I never thought I'd say this buttttt...FOOTBALL IS BACK BABY," Biles wrote.

Simone Biles celebrated the start of the 2025 NFL season. (Photo via Simone Biles Instagram)

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Biles never misses an opportunity to show support for Jonathan Owens, often being seen on the sidelines wearing custom Chicago Bears apparel. Owens has shown the same support for Biles and traveled to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Simone Biles celebrated Jonathan Owens' 8th NFL season

Jonathan Owens is embarking on his second season with the Chicago Bears and his eighth overall in the league. Simone Biles shared a glimpse of her visit to training camp, marking the start of the next pro season.

Biles wore a custom halter top with "Owens" written across the front in orange, along with orange hearts, finishing the look of the shirt.

"so it begins….. year 8 🧡" Biles wrote.

Biles and Owens spent the NFL offseason traveling around the globe, which included a honeymoon in South Africa. The couple enjoyed a safari and took in the sights and sounds.

The couple met in early 2020 on a dating app while Owens played for the Houston Texans. The safety proposed to the gold medal-winning gymnast on Valentine's Day in 2022. They got married in Houston in April 2023 and celebrated with a bigger wedding on the beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the following month.

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Edited by Bethany Cohen