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NFL Clears Players for 2028 Olympic Flag Football Debut

League owners unanimously approve limited player participation, paving the way for further negotiations on logistics and athlete selection.

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Amon-Ra St. Brown heiß auf LA28
NFL-Star Amon-Ra St. Brown kann wegen seiner deutsche Mutter bei Olympia 2028 für Deutschland an den Start gehen.
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Overview

  • All 32 NFL team owners voted unanimously to allow one contracted player per team to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Flag Football tournament.
  • The decision also permits international players in the NFL's development program to represent their home countries at the Games.
  • Flag Football will debut as an official Olympic sport in 2028, featuring six men's and six women's teams, each with ten players.
  • Negotiations are now underway with the NFL Players Association, IFAF, and Olympic committees to address medical standards, training schedules, and selection protocols.
  • Prominent NFL players, including Amon-Ra St. Brown and Patrick Mahomes, have expressed interest in competing and representing their nations.