Mike Evans Considers Olympic Flag Football After NFL Retirement

The Buccaneers star views the Pro Bowl's flag football format as preparation for a potential role on Team USA in the 2028 Olympics.

Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver, expressed interest in playing flag football for Team USA at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if retired by then.
Flag football will debut as an official Olympic sport in 2028, featuring non-tackling games on a smaller field with men's and women's competitions.
Evans, who turns 32 this year, anticipates retiring within the next few years but remains undecided about his participation in 2028.
Several NFL players, including Tyreek Hill and Jalen Hurts, have also shown interest in Olympic flag football, though NFL player participation may face scheduling conflicts with training camps.
Evans is currently tied with Jerry Rice for the most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in NFL history and remains a top performer in the league.