Overview

• NFL owners voted unanimously to allow contracted players to try out and compete in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
• The resolution includes provisions such as injury insurance, salary cap credits for injured players, and scheduling guidelines to avoid conflicts with NFL commitments.
• Only one player per NFL team can represent a country, with international players eligible to play for their home nations under certain conditions.
• Negotiations are ongoing between the NFL, NFLPA, IFAF, and Olympic authorities to finalize rules on eligibility, tryouts, and player protections.
• Flag football, governed by the International Federation of American Football, will feature six men's and six women's teams in its Olympic debut.