Simone Biles explains herself after mysterious absence from NFL husband's games
Simone Biles explains herself after mysterious absence from NFL husband's games
Andrew Gamble Fri, October 2, 2026 at 11:35 AM UTC
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Simone Biles is one of the biggest names in American sports (Image: Getty Images)
Simone Biles has opened up about her plans to support her NFL husband, Jonathan Owens, throughout 2026.
Biles, who recently received an interesting reception from the crowd at the US Open, is widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. At the 2024 Paris Games, she claimed gold medals in the team, all-around, and vault finals, alongside a silver in the floor routine, bringing her overall Olympic medal tally to 11 - including seven golds.
The Team USA legend was a familiar face at Soldier Field following Owens' move to the Chicago Bears. However, after becoming a free agent during the offseason, the 31-year-old inked a deal with the Indianapolis Colts.
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Biles attended the Colts' September 13 season opener against the Baltimore Ravens at Lucas Oil Stadium, where the couple was photographed sharing a kiss on the sidelines.
Biles was back at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 27, when Indianapolis hosted the Houston Texans. She was pictured alongside Owens ahead of kickoff, as the Colts secured a 19-17 victory - though Biles has shown little urgency in attending away games.
Biles is married to NFL star Jonathan Owens (Image: Getty Images)
During the previous season, Biles crisscrossed the country to catch as many Bears games as possible. Finding it challenging, she has since steered clear of Colts road games in 2026, opting instead to dedicate her weekends to her own professional commitments and personal scheduling.
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"When we have family and friends coming in to watch Jonathan at the games, that's my scheduling," Biles told Us Weekly. "Keep them entertained so that Jonathan can still do his recovery and get to practices on time and relax as much as possible."
Biles has no intention of distancing herself from Owens or withdrawing support for his NFL career. Rather, she is adjusting her approach to the demanding travel that accompanies his schedule, particularly following her commitment to being present throughout the 2025 season. "I really wanted to be there and do a whole entire season. So I did it," Biles added.
The couple mutually champions each other's professional endeavors. Biles attends both home and away NFL games whenever feasible, while Owens made the trip to Paris to cheer her on as she secured long-awaited redemption after her highly publicized withdrawal from the Tokyo Games in 2021.
Owens and Biles rank among the NFL's most prominent power couples. Much like Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, they represent a compelling example of a football star forming a partnership with a celebrated icon from outside the sport.
Owens and Biles exchanged vows in April 2023, beginning with an intimate courthouse ceremony before celebrating with a larger, more festive second wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the following month, surrounded by friends.
Biles and Owens first connected through the celebrity dating app Raya in 2020, by which point she was already a four-time Olympic gold medalist and widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts in history. The pair forged their relationship online during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, while Owens was playing for the Texans and Biles faced a one-year delay in her pursuit of further Olympic glory.
Source: “AOL Entertainment”
