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Now there is a great favorite in the flag football competition at the Summer 2028 Olympic Games.
The NFL owners unanimously approved a motion on Tuesday that allows NFL players to participate in summer games.
Flag Football is making its first appearance within three years when the Olympic Games return to Los Angeles for the first time since 1984.
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The NFC receiver Malik Nabers of the New York Gaints (1) and the closed wing Trey McBride of the Cardinals of Arizona (85) celebrate after a TouchDown during the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at the World Stadium campsite. (Kirby Lee/Imagn images)
“The players have expressed a great desire for the honor of competing in the Olympic Games, and we are excited that our members can represent their country in the highest international stage,” said NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell, in a statement. “We hope to work with the authorities of the League, IFAF and Olympic in the terms of their participation to ensure that the players who compete do so with protections to their health, safety and work.”
When he heard the news that would be allowed to participate, Justin Jefferson said he was “speechless.”
“Thinking about the possibility of playing at the Olympic Games and obtaining a gold medal is a dream,” he said.
The League has experienced with Flag Football, replacing its Pro Bowl with skill competitions, including a flag soccer game.
The Open NFC Receiver Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against AFC in 2023 Pro Bowl in Allegiant Stadium. (Lucas Peltier/USA Today Sports)
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Last month, the NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said that the interest in competing in the Summer Olympic Games has been a hot topic in the League, and adding a resolution on the subject can be close.
“Well, I have heard directly from many players who want to participate and represent their country, whether the United States or a country from which they came.” Goodell said In April.
“I think it is something we will continue to discuss, not only the union, but also the clubs. I think both are things that we will probably resolve at some point in the next 60 days.”
The NFC Jared Goff field marshal of the Detroit Lions (16) throws the ball into the NFL Shield logo in the center of the field during the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at the World Stadium campsite. (Kirby Lee/Imagn images)
Several players have shown interest, including Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, Aaron Jones and Kyle Juszczyk. The Field Marshal of the Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Hurts, who won the Super Bowl in February, was also recently attacked to the flag football ambassador for the games.
