Overview

• NFL owners voted unanimously in May to allow league players to compete in flag football at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
• Patrick Mahomes announced he will skip the Olympic event, saying he wants to leave the opportunity to younger talent.
• Established members of the U.S. National Flag Football Team have voiced fears that incoming NFL stars could displace them.
• Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce have suggested holding tryouts or a showcase game between NFL and flag football athletes to determine the final Olympic roster.
• The league has ramped up promotion of flag football’s Olympic debut to expand its international appeal and attract more women to the sport.