Seeing Simone Biles, the most accomplished gymnast in Olympic history, watching a Chicago Bears game isn’t something new since she’s there to support NFL safety Jonathan Owens. The thing is, his choice of attire has garnered the attention of fans for a peculiar reason.
Biles recently caused a stir on social media for wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket to Owens’ Chicago Bears game. The gymnast, who just returned home from the 2024 Summer Olympics with gold medals and record-breaking performances, attended the Bears vs. Bengals pre-season game, proudly supporting her husband in his new team.
However, her choice of attire, a Packers jacket, did not sit well with the football fans, as the two teams have a longstanding rivalry dating back to 1921. Packers devotees expressed their displeasure with Biles’ fashion choice, as the jacket featured images of Owens during his time with the Wisconsin team.
While many were quick to criticize her, some fans kindly encouraged her to switch to Bears gear to properly support her husband’s new team. One Instagram user even suggested that Kristin Juszczyk, the designer and wife of San Francisco 49ers player Kyle Juszczyk, could create a custom Bears jacket for Biles.
Olympic Gymnast Simone Biles’ Bear Down Post Gets Noticed By Chicago Bears Fans
Just recently, Biles posted the attire she wore on her official Instagram account. From there, fans noticed that Owens was in it during his time with the Packers, which went with the ‘bear down’ caption she posted.
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Biles and Owens’ relationship has been a source of joy for fans, as they have supported each other’s endeavors. Owens even flew out to the Paris Olympics to watch Biles win gold, though he had to return to Bears training camp and missed some of her later individual finals.
Despite the backlash, Biles remained unfazed and shared images of her game-day look, which also included a Prada bucket hat, jumpsuit, and her signature diamond-encrusted goat necklace. The gymnast has yet to respond to the criticism while fans have continued calling her out for the jacket she wore.
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