NFL Owners to Vote on Olympic Flag Football

NFL owners are set to vote next week on a proposal allowing contracted players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where the sport will debut. The resolution restricts participation to one player per NFL team per national team, with additional allowances for designated international players, aiming to minimize injury and scheduling conflicts. The plan includes injury protection, salary cap relief for injured participants, and requires Olympic medical staff and field conditions to meet NFL standards. If approved, the NFL will negotiate final terms with the NFL Players Association, Olympic officials, and national governing bodies. Notable players such as Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, and Micah Parsons have shown interest in competing. The initiative is intended to boost flag football's global presence but has raised concerns about its effect on established Olympic flag football athletes.