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Published 07/11/2023, 3:53 PM EDT

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Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles is preparing for her big comeback, bringing joy to the lives of all fans and budding athletes worldwide. Jonathan Owens, her NFL husband, is following close on her heels, making a grand gesture for his young fans in a heartwarming endeavor.

Owens, a Green Bay Packers safety, got his family to help him and recently shared a touching image of them preparing and packing jerseys and shorts in the theme colors of his team. The yellows and greens shined bright, as everyone wondered who the sporty outfits were for.

Jonathan Owens’s kind gesture for the future athletes

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In a recent video on YouTube by Fox 2 St. Louis, Jonathan Owens is seen sweetly interacting with young athletes. This kind act was part of Owens’ upcoming football camp in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. The event took place on July 9th at Christian Brothers College High School. It aimed to provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students in grades 5th through 12th.

The day was packed with motivational speeches, team activities, and even a video highlighting Owens‘ participation in the games. Owens spent his time with the children, interacting with each one individually. He advised them and ensured they received all the assistance and support they required. The kids were awestruck by him.

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Parents were overjoyed to see their children interact with a Green Bay Packers safety. The kids were blown away by the NFL player who took the time to connect with them and allowed them to take special photos and get personalized autographs. The young athletes felt a sense of pride and inspiration while wearing matching jerseys and shorts carefully selected by Owens and his family, which sparked a passion for the sport in them. They too hope like Jonathan Owens a prodigy from their hometown, they too could one day make it to an NFL team.

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Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens’ commitment to each other and their sports

Jonathan Owens’ path to the NFL has been unique. After playing college football at Missouri Western, he went undrafted in 2018. His unwavering dedication to the game, however, resulted in several team changes before landing with the Green Bay Packers. As he competes for the team’s open safety spot, Owens embraces his underdog status. His unusual journey has only fueled his desire to succeed in the NFL.

Read more: Months After Wedding, Simone Biles’ Leaves Home To Re-Start Her Journey Giving Sports Fans An Exciting Update

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Owens has been working hard to earn a spot on the Green Bay Packers roster, and he is known for his persistent work ethic. While he was at his hometown his iconic wife was busy at another training camp as well. Biles shared pictures of her gymnastics training camp in Katy, Texas along with fellow teammates Zoe Miller. Her return to gymnastics with a performance at the upcoming US Classics in August has been the talk of the town. The couple is always seen supporting, cheering and showering each other with love despite their long-distance relationship.

Watch this story: Following Husband Jonathan Owens’s Big NFL Move in Future, Simone Biles Makes a Huge Statement on Her Future 

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Christaline Meyers

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Christaline Meyers is a pro-writer for Essentially Sports. Having contributed to movies and web series, Christaline delved into sports journalism and like the puck on the ice, has been a force to be reckoned with in the US sports arena. Her experience in writing about the latest WSL event, the recent track and field record, and creative gymnastics routines, found her digging deeper into the minds of legends like Kelly Slater, Usain Bolt, and Simone Biles.
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Anupama Ghosh