NFL to Vote on Olympic Flag Football Player Participation
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NFL owners will vote next week on a proposal allowing eligible players to try out for the 2028 Olympic flag football teams. Each NFL team could have one player compete, with exceptions for International Player Pathway program participants. The proposal mandates specific medical and field standards for teams with NFL players and requires scheduling accommodations. Commissioner Goodell supports the initiative, citing player interest and the NFL's increased investment in flag football. Other topics for discussion include banning the "tush push" play and potentially revising playoff seeding.
NFL owners will vote next week on a proposal allowing eligible players to try out for the 2028 Olympic flag football teams. Each NFL team could have one player compete, with exceptions for International Player Pathway program participants. The proposal mandates specific medical and field standards for teams with NFL players and requires scheduling accommodations. Commissioner Goodell supports the initiative, citing player interest and the NFL's increased investment in flag football. Other topics for discussion include banning the "tush push" play and potentially revising playoff seeding.
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