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NFL Owners Approve Player Participation in 2028 Olympic Flag Football

The NFLPA will negotiate terms on pay, health protections and scheduling after the owners’ vote.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after defeating the Buffalo Bills during the second half of the AFC Championship game, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Overview

  • NFL owners voted unanimously to allow league players to compete in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
  • The NFLPA has formally announced plans to work with the league, IFAF and Olympic authorities on compensation, safety protocols and event scheduling.
  • Several top stars, including Ja’Marr Chase, A.J. Brown, Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes, have voiced uncertainty or opted out of committing to the Olympic roster.
  • Veteran flag football athletes such as Darrell Doucette III insist that established national team members deserve trial spots against incoming NFL talent.
  • Team USA enters flag football’s Olympic debut as reigning world champions but faces logistical hurdles over travel demands, offseason conflicts and injury risk.