Simone Biles bound to be Chicago Bears fan
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Move over, Taylor Swift. The Chicago Bears just got their own celebrity super fan.
The big picture: The Bears agreed to terms with Green Bay Packers safety Jonathan Owens, who will come to Chicago to battle for a starting job. His wife, Olympic champion Simone Biles, already appears thrilled about the prospect.
What she’s saying: “I’m so excited about not having a connecting flight to go & see my husband hahahahaaha,” Biles wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
“Also I just love the city of Chicago,” Biles added.
State of play: The couple lives in Texas. Owens started his NFL career playing for the Houston Texans, while Biles is one of the most celebrated American athletes in gymnastics history.
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By the numbers: Biles is tied for the most Olympic medals won by an American gymnast with seven. She plans to compete this summer in Paris.
Flashback: Chicago has seen plenty of celebrity fans over the years. Jay Cutler’s ex-wife Kristin Cavallari regularly attended games, and Paris Hilton was spotted in the stands when she briefly dated Brian Urlacher.
