Throwback when NFL fans trolled Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens for his failed attempt at the Lambeau Leap

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 6, 2025, 16:45 IST

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Jonathan Owens was mocked online for a failed attempt at the Lambeau Leap, often performed by NFL players to celebrate touchdowns. Despite his wife Simone Biles' gymnastics expertise, Owens didn't succeed. Fans had mixed reactions, with some attributing his failure to a lack of support from the crowd. Jonathan may need to take some lessons from Simone.

Throwback when NFL fans trolled Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens for his failed attempt at the Lambeau Leap

(Image via Getty: Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens)

On January 5, 2025, Jonathan Owens was heavily mocked by the internet world for his failed attempt at the Lambeau Leap. NFL fans had hoped the safety would have taken a few gymnastic lessons from his wife, Simone Biles (the greatest gymnast), before trying the leap.
The Lambeau Leap is a feast of a touchdown where the NFL player dives into the crowd present at the stands. The enthusiastic fans catch him, and they all celebrate the victory together (provided the fans support the player's team, haha)!

Where did the Lambeau Leap come from?

The Legend of The Lambeau Leap | 'NFL Films Presents'

In 1993, former Green Bay Packers safety LeRoy Butler performed the Lambeau Leap for the first time while playing against the Los Angeles Raiders. After scoring a touchdown, Butler ran up to the end zone and leaped into the bleachers at Lambeau Field.

The first Lambeau Leap

The historic Lambeau Leap caught popularity in 1996 when Green Bay Packers wide receiver Robert Brooks performed it eight times in succession over two NFL seasons. He even released a rap single titled "Jump In The Stands", which he dedicated to LeRoy Butler.

Robert Brooks - Jump

Gymnast Simone Biles failed to give stage diving lessons to her husband Jonathan Owens

Simone Biles is considered one of the greatest gymnasts in the globe, with over 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals in her bag. It's as if the spirit of 'Lambeau Leaps' flows through her veins or is even a part of her warm-up routine. However, her husband attempted to make the same leap and failed spectacularly; it was an unexpected outcome for all of us!

Simone Biles Stuns With New Triple Double on Floor | Champions Series Presented By Xfinity

What did the netizens say about Jonathan Owens' failed Lambeau Leap attempt?

One X user wrote,
"Opposites attract has never been so truer"
Another,
"SIMON ALREADY LEFT THIS MAN"
Fox Sports: NFL wrote,
"Jonathan Owens…who's married to one of the great leapers of all time in @Simone_Biles. Who had to be shaking her head when she saw that."
Jonathan Owens might need to take some leaping advice from his wife😂
The X user who got maximum views, wrote,
"Didn't make that jump😂😂"
Another wrote,
"Mr. Simone Biles is unathletic."
An X user appeared to be very knowledgeable about the Leap (Lambeau Leaps attempted by Green Bay Packers players exclusively) and wrote,
"Packer fans don't like him they like her"
Also Read:Simone Biles Stuns in Customized Outfit for Husband Jonathan Owens' NFL Game | NFL News - Times of India

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