Roger Goodell "absolutely" expects to see active and retired NFL players in 2028 Olympics
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Flag football will debut in the Olympics in two years, with the NFL allowing up to one active player per franchise to participate in the tournament.
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expects active and retired NFL players to compete, highlighting their competitive nature and desire to win Olympic medals.
- Players must be selected for the U.S. men’s national flag football team, and the qualification and training schedules may impact their availability during the NFL offseason.
- USA Football will announce Olympic team selection procedures later this year, enabling NFL players to decide if they can commit to flag football alongside their NFL careers.
- The NFL supports flag football’s Olympic inclusion as part of the sport’s global growth and plans to launch professional men’s and women’s flag football leagues soon.
