Owners Vote to Allow NFL Players to Participate in Flag Football Competition at 2028 LA Olympics
- NFL owners voted unanimously on Tuesday to permit players to compete in the flag football event at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- This decision follows the IOC adding flag football to the 2028 Games and the NFL's recent shift to flag football in its Pro Bowl, sparking increased player interest.
- Each NFL team can send only one player who will receive salary cap credit and injury protection, while the league collaborates with international and Olympic bodies on participation rules.
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed that participating in the Olympics is a prestigious opportunity for any sportsperson to compete on the world’s biggest stage.
- The inclusion of NFL players in Olympic flag football aims to boost the sport's global reach and fan engagement while increasing the NFL's international presence.
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Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Downplays Possibility of Playing Flag Football at LA Olympics
NFL players have received clearance to participate in flag football when the sport makes its debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics, but it doesn't appear that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be making an appearance, per comments relayed by Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com.
Patrick Mahomes doesn’t seem too interested in Olympic flag football
Patrick Mahomes sounds like he’ll be watching from home when it comes to Olympic flag football in 2028. The Chiefs quarterback didn’t seem too enthused about playing when he was asked about the topic on Thursday by reporters.
Olympic flag football transition may not be seamless for NFL stars. Here's why
NFL players are going to get the chance to try out for the Olympic flag football team, but that doesnt mean they are guaranteed a spot on the LA28 roster.Athletically, theyll be fine. But the transition still may not be as easy and simple as you think.They are two completely different games, said Amber Clark-Robinson. Yes, you're still playing football, but the skill level is a little different just the attributes that you need to have are going…
Renck vs. Keeler: Peyton Manning or Sean Payton? Who makes better Olympic flag football coach?
Renck: Red, White and Cover 2. Flag football will debut as an Olympic sport in 2028 in Los Angeles. NFL owners signed off on professional players participating last week. Just thinking about the potential roster brings goosebumps: Tyreek Hill? Justin Jefferson? Ja’Marr Chase? Travis Hunter? Lamar Jackson? Joe Burrow? They will be the Meme Team, their highlights smashing opponents going viral after every game. But somebody must provide guardrails…
Flag QB Challenges Tom Brady To Duel For Olympics
Darrell Doucette first made headlines near the end of last summer when he spoke out against the potential for NFL players to compete in flag football at the Olympics. The 5-foot-7 quarterback is back in the news approximately nine months later as Tom Brady reportedly eyes his spot on Team USA. I don’t think he has any reason to worry about the seven-time Super Bowl champion but his plea for a chance also applies to all 32 signal-callers in the N…
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