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Several current NFL stars have expressed interest in competing in flag football in just over three years when summer -ol returns to USA
On Thursday, the league announced team owners will consider a decision on whether active players can attend the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Last month, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the interest in competing this summer -ol has been a hot topic in the league, adding a decision on the question may be upcoming.
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An Olympic flag at the University of Southern California 30 March 2025 in Los Angeles. (Kirby Lee/Getty Images)
“Well, I’ve heard directly from many players who want to participate and represent their country, whether it’s the United States or a country they came from,” Goodell said in April.
“I think this is something we continue to discuss with, not only the union but also the clubs. I think both are things that we will probably solve once in the next 60 days.”
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The NFL logo on the track at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California, November 25, 2024. (Kirby Lee/Imag- Pictures)
The decision that will be considered a player from each NFL list can compete in the 2028 matches. There would be an exemption from each team’s designated international player representing his homeland.
Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California, August 27, 2020 (Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports)
Damage protection and a payroll credit for players injured while competing in the Olympics would also be introduced according to the decision. Standards of standards for field surfaces would also be in place.
Flag football is debuting as an Olympic sport in 2028. The Los Angeles Olympics will introduce four other new sports – baseball/softball, cricket, lacrosse and squash.
The 2028 Olympics are intended to begin in mid -July. The games are not expected to overlap with NFL training camp plans.
