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NFL Owners Poised to Approve Player Participation in 2028 Olympic Flag Football

A resolution enabling NFL players to compete in the Los Angeles Games is expected to pass, paving the way for negotiations on participation rules.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts scores touchdown on a tush push during Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on February 9, 2025 at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA.
The NFL logo is pictured on a football at an event in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., November 30, 2017. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo
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Overview

  • NFL owners are voting today on a resolution to allow contracted players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Olympics, with approval widely anticipated.
  • The resolution outlines preliminary rules, including a one-player-per-team limit, insurance protections, and scheduling to avoid NFL conflicts.
  • If passed, negotiations with the NFL Players Association, Olympic officials, and governing bodies will finalize participation specifics.
  • USA Football has announced its 2025 national flag football rosters, with teams set to compete in major international tournaments this year.
  • The NFL has championed flag football's growth, contributing to its inclusion in the Olympics and aiming to boost youth and women's participation.