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There is now a big favorite in the flag football competition at the 2028 summer Olympic Games.
The owners of the NFL unanimously approved a motion on Tuesday which allows the NFL players to participate in the summer games.
Flag Football made its first appearance in three years when the Olympic Games have returned to Los Angeles for the first time since 1984.
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The NFC recipient, Malik Nabers, New York Gains (1) and the tight winger Trey McBride of the Arizona Cardinals (85) celebrate after a touch during the Pro Bowl 2025 games at the World Stadium campsite. (Images Kirby Lee / Imagn)
“The players have expressed a great desire for the honor of participating in the Olympic Games, and we are delighted that our members are able to represent their country on the highest international scene,” said NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell, in a statement. “We are impatient to work with the League, the IFAF and the Olympic authorities on the terms of their participation to ensure that players who compete will do it with the protections of their health, their safety and their work.”
When he learned the news that he would be allowed to participate, Justin Jefferson said he was “as soon as possible”.
“To think about the chances of playing the Olympic Games and getting a gold medal, it’s a dream,” he said.
The League has experienced Football Flag, replacing its pro Bowl with skills competitions, including a flag football match.
NFC’s wide receiver, Justin Jefferson, Vikings du Minnesota (18) famous after marked a touch against the AFC in the 2023 Pro Bowl at the Allegiant Stadium. (Lucas Peltier / USA TODAY SPORTS)
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Last month, the NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said that the interest in participating in the summer Olympic Games was a hot topic in the League, adding a resolution on the issue could be to come.
“Well, I have heard many players directly who want to participate and represent their country, be it the United States or a country from which they come,” Goodell said in April.
“I think that is something with which we will continue to discuss, not only the union, but also the clubs. I think the two are things that we will probably resolve in the next 60 days.”
The NFC quarter-arre, Jared Goff of the Strait Lions (16), launches the ball on the Shield NFL logo in the midfield at Pro Bowl 2025 games at the World Stadium campsite. (Images Kirby Lee / Imagn)
Several players have shown interest, including Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, Aaron Jones and Kyle Juszczyk. The quarter of the Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Hurts, who won the Super Bowl in February, was also recently tabule the football ambassador for the flag for the matches.
