Overview

• The International Olympic Committee voted nearly unanimously to add men’s and women’s flag football to the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
• NFL owners unanimously approved allowing contracted players to compete, formally opening the door for pros to join the Olympic field.
• Key details— including injury insurance, training camp conflicts and eligibility criteria—are still being negotiated between the league and its players’ association.
• Stars such as Sauce Gardner, Justin Jefferson, Bijan Robinson and Josh Allen have publicly voiced interest in playing for Team USA’s squad.
• The Olympic format will feature five-on-five matchups on a 50-yard field with no linemen, echoing the core mechanics of the professional game.