The NFL is to consider a resolution that would allow some of its players to compete in the flag football tournament at the 2028 Olympic Games.
Flag football is set to make its debut at the Summer Games in Los Angeles in three years’ time.
Both men’s and women’s competitions will be held, with the United States sure to be expected to take the gold on home soil.
The USA is the reigning world champion in both men’s and women’s flag football, but the NFL could potentially be willing to boost hopes of Olympic success by injecting some star power into the men’s team.
The league announced on Thursday that the resolution will be considered at next week’s spring meeting in Minnesota. It would allow for a player under contract to try out for an Olympic flag football team, but participation would be restricted to no more than one player from each team’s roster for each country participating. Exceptions would be made for players on rosters as part of the International Pathway Program to play for their own countries.
Injury protection and a salary cap credit would also be provided for a player injured playing in the Olympics.
The 2028 Olympic Games are set to take place from July 14 to July 30. As such, it is unlikely any involvement from contracted NFL players would conflict significantly with training camps ahead of the 2028 season.
