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Patrick Mahomes approached the possibility of him playing in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics for Team US Flag Football team.
Kansas City Chiefs Superstar has been speculated to be a potential opportunity to lead the United States in the first ever Olympic flag football competition.
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File – Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes chews his mouth protection during warm -ups before an NFL football match against Denver Broncos, Sunday 10 November 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
However, Mahomes seemed uninterested in the role when asked about it by journalists on Thursday.
“I probably leave to the younger guys. I get a little older when it comes around,” Mahomes said.
In the summer of 2028, when the matches take place, Mahomes will be 32 years old and only weeks away from turning 33 in September.
Mahomes previously suggested that he “wish to” play in the Olympics, but questioned whether he has the ability to do so, and also expressed concern for his age, back in August.
“There’s wanted, I just don’t know if my skill set is what is required for flag football,” Mahomes said at the time via lovely kicks.
“First I want to be in my 30s at the time, and then it’s a lot of encryption in the QB position. It’s not just sitting there and throwing. And then I’m sure more of the athletic quarterback can get out there. I could be a coach. You get a gold medal to be a coach? Maybe I could be a consultant for the team.”
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Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates with fans as he walks off the field after an NFL Divisional Round Playoff football match against Buffalo Bills, Sunday 23 January 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Chiefs won 42-36 in overtime. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Nfl Owners unanimously Approved player’s participation in flag football during their meeting earlier this month.
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.
“Well, I’ve heard directly from many players who want to participate and represent their country, whether it’s the US or a country from which they came from,” Goodell said In April.
Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) seems to pass through the first half of the AFC championship NFL Football match against Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday 30 January 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
“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.”
Other players who have expressed interest in competing in the Olympics includes Tirek Hill, Aaron Jones and Kyle Juszczyk. Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts, who won the Super Bowl in February, also recently became the tab of the flag football ambassador for the Games.
