2021 marked a breakthrough for Houston Texans DB Jonathan Owens. And now, two years later, he is continuing his incredible NFL journey with the Green Bay Packers. With his celebrated gymnast wife Simone Biles by his side, Owens signed a contract in May at Lambeau Field.
After all, he just had his best season yet, starting 17 games, 84 solo tackles, and 125 total tackles, placing him second on the Texans in both categories. With the kickoffs just days away, seeing what Owens brings to the table for the Packers would be exciting. Though, for now, fans look back at his most celebrated Sunday game against the Chargers as he preps for the next season.
A dream recovery after fumble puts Owen on ‘the Map’
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Simone Biles, the famed Olympic gold medalist, always captures attention when she appears in public. However, during this particular occasion, her boyfriend, Owens, stole the spotlight “with his extraordinary performance in an NFL game against the Chargers. Serving as safety for the Texans, Owens showcased his prowess by recovering a fumble and achieving his first-ever interception. In an impressive triumph, the Texans (4-11) outplayed the Chargers (8-7), securing a remarkable victory of 41-29. And astonishingly enough, this incredible feat occurred merely one week after Owens made his first start as a pro player!
While playing the game, the Texans had the DB Owens Mic’d Up, allowing fans to listen in on his conversations. Surprisingly, he noticed Simone Biles on the large screen, waving to fans and cheering him on. As he watched his girlfriend on the screen, fans remember Owens’ take on it as he talked to Grayland Arnold (number 35) and Jimmy Moreland (number 22), “That f*** me up. They just put my girl on the screen. Bro, that messed me up; they put my girl on the screen. I looked up, and I’m like, ahh.”
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Simone shined like ‘Lady Luck’ as the match turned in Owens’ favor. Simone took to Twitter after the game feeling thoroughly overjoyed. During the game, Biles had tweeted a video clip of Jonathan’s power-play as he made her and the Texans proud, captioned “LFG!!!!!!! #36”. Later, she expressed her pride in her partner after the win. She tweeted a charming photo of them passionately kissing, captioned, “I’m so proud of you, watching you get your first NFL interception & fumble recovery was a dream! All the hard work is paying off & this is just the beginning! I love you.” Not to mention, she even donned a No.36 Owens hoodie to cheer him up! It’s no surprise that Owens has now wifed up his then-girlfriend, Simone!
A love straight out of a fairytale
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens first crossed paths months before their official meeting in March 2020. Their journey began when Biles took the lead on the dating app Raya, sparking a heartfelt connection. From that moment onward, they embarked on an unwavering journey of love and support, overcoming every challenge that came their way. Their mutual dedication to lifting one another up is evident in their actions.
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In December 2019, Biles received a remarkable honor. She led the Texans out of the tunnel for a home-team advantage. Surprisingly, Owens himself appeared in the background of her photos from that day. Reflecting on this moment in January 2022, Biles remarked, “God works in mysterious ways.” This indeed might be a divine intervention as the couple tied the knot on April 22, 2023, after being engaged for a year. Shortly thereafter, they had a second wedding again in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
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