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Over 200 NFL Players Signal Interest in 2028 Olympics
8/21/2026
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- The NFL announced over 200 players are interested in the 2028 Olympic flag football tournament.
- NFL teams voted in May 2025 to let players compete in the 2028 Olympic flag football event.
- Quarterback Joe Burrow wants Olympic gold.
- Quarterback Patrick Mahomes said he will leave flag football to younger players.
- Los Angeles 2028 will field six men’s and six women’s flag football teams, with selections after the 2026-27 season.
