Simone Biles is at it again, stirring up some serious drama with Chicago Bears fans by naming Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love as one of her favorite NFL players. You might remember that over the summer, she caught a lot of flak for wearing a custom-made Packers jacket featuring her husband, Bears safety Jonathan Owens, in his former team’s colors. Given the fierce rivalry between the Bears and Packers, it’s no surprise that her fashion choice didn’t sit well with Chicago fans, especially since Owens had just signed a two-year contract with the Bears.

Recently, during an episode of the Not Just Football with Cam Heyward podcast, Biles shared her thoughts on players who have impressed her. While she kicked things off by praising Patrick Mahomes for his incredible skills, she couldn’t help but give Love a shout-out, calling him “such a breakout star” from last season. After hearing that, Heyward teased her about the potential backlash from Bears supporters. Biles playfully defended her admiration for Love, saying, “You can’t hate them after you leave! You still have so much respect for the team.”

After her previous experience with Bears fans, Biles cleared that she’s more mindful of her wardrobe now. She said she’s stocked up on “plenty of Bears gear” to support her husband and assured fans, “So, don’t you worry, guys!” She is evidently attempting to find a ground between her affection for her husband and her admiration for athletes throughout the league.

Owens spent a season with the Packers before relocating to Chicago earlier this year. He and Biles got married in April 2023 following a three-year courtship, which brings an angle to the Bears-Packers rivalry. Moreover, Owens even took a break during training camp to support Biles at the Paris Olympics, where she achieved success by securing three gold medals and one silver medal.

Jonathan Owens prioritizes Simone Biles

In 2023, Simone Biles humorously acknowledged the NFL’s strict training policies, highlighting the potential fines for missed sessions while referencing her husband, Jonathan Owens. At that time, he couldn’t be there to support her during her comeback at the U.S. Classic, but this time in Paris, things were different. Now part of the Chicago Bears, Owens had a chance to cheer for Simone as she competed, due to the team’s thoughtful decision to grant him leave for this significant event.

The NFL imposes hefty fines on players who miss training, with reports indicating that players on non-rookie contracts can be fined $50,000 per day for absences during training camp. This strict policy kept Owens from attending any of Simone’s competitions last year, but at the time he was part of the Green Bay Packers. However, the Bears recognized the importance of the Olympics and arranged for him to be absent from training camp between July 29 and August 3, allowing him to attend the gymnastics qualifying rounds starting July 28.

This gesture meant he only missed one practice session without incurring any penalties, demonstrating the organization’s commitment to supporting their players and their families during major life events. The Chicago Bears even showed their support publicly for Biles by wishing Simone good luck on social media, further emphasizing their first-class approach.

Let us know your thoughts about Biles’s and Owens’s relationship! Who was the breakout star last season as per you?