Watch highlights between the High Intensity 49ers and the Leominster Blue Devils Packers at the 2025 NFL FLAG Championships.

In part, what you're seeing, I believe, is that some players (and others) don't see flag football as a vital thing to do. Or at least not on the level of, say, Olympic basketball.

NFL players in flag football at the L.A. Olympics poses challenges to the sport's future and dismisses the contributions of those who helped it grow.

And that's how it's been portrayed throughout much of the media since it was decided NFL players will take part in the 2028 Olympics in flag football. This is a great thing. Players are jacked.

In 2023, the International Olympic Committee officially added flag football to the Summer Olympics. It was a big step for NFL players' path toward a chance at an Olympic medal.

Darrell Doucette didn’t mean any disrespect. All the U.S. flag football star wanted to do in an interview that went more viral than any of his numerous highlights was to fight for his sport.

NFL owners will discuss a proposal to allow players under contract to participate in flag football when the sport makes its Olympic debut in 2028 in Los Angeles. The league released a proposed ...

Many NFL players have expressed interest in competing in flag football in the 2028 Summer Olympics, but they won’t just be handed roster spots on Team USA. Experienced flag football players will get ...

NFL, Flag Football Players to Get 'Same Opportunity' to Make Olympic Roster, Exec Says. Jack Murray Jun 24, 2025. The selection process for the U.S. flag football team at the 2028 Summer Olympics ...

When flag football makes its debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Team USA will be the heavy favorite to win gold given its wealth of stars to choose from on the gridiron.Even future ...