Overview

• NFL owners voted unanimously in May 2025 to clear the way for pro players at the debut Olympic flag football event in Los Angeles
• Ongoing talks between the NFLPA, IFAF and USA Football aim to establish eligibility criteria, safety measures and selection protocols
• Veteran U.S. flag football players, led by quarterback Darrell Doucette, have raised concerns that NFL stars could edge them off the roster
• Patrick Mahomes signaled he will likely opt out, saying he will “leave that to the younger guys” when the Games arrive
• Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce have suggested open tryouts or exhibition matchups between NFL stars and current flag football veterans to decide Team USA’s lineup