Overview

• Patrick Mahomes announced he will likely not play in the inaugural 2028 Olympic flag football event, noting he’ll be 32 and facing training camp conflicts.
• Earlier this month NFL owners unanimously approved a policy allowing players to participate in Olympic flag football.
• The NFL is working with the NFLPA and International Federation of American Football to establish eligibility criteria, safety protocols and scheduling rules.
• Potential quarterback replacements include Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts, all of whom will be in their early 30s in 2028.
• Emerging talents such as Xavier Worthy and Trent McDuffie are also under consideration to represent the U.S. in Los Angeles.