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Robert Griffin III wore a few different jerseys during his NFL career, spending eight seasons with the Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens.
Griffin hopes to have three more colors when the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics roll around – red, white and blue.
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ESPN college football and NFL analyst Robert Griffin III reacts on the sideline before the 2024 AFC divisional round game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., on Jan. 20, 2024. (Tommy Gilligan/USA TODAY Sports)
The one-time Pro Bowler last month received an invite to Team USA’s flag football practice games as the team prepares for the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) World Championships later this year. The first round of the training camp will be held 16-19. April and the second round will be held 21-24 May.
“That’s the goal and we’ve already taken the first step in that process,” Griffin told TMZ Sports about making the Olympic team. “It’s 2026. What we’re all fighting for is to be part of the 12 that go to Germany and play in the 2026 IFAF World Championships. Team USA, since (Darrell Doucette III) joined the team, hasn’t lost a game. I think they’re the five-time reigning IFAF World Champions and to do all of this at a high level. Greatness.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III warms up before the game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio on September 1, 2016. (Ken Blaze/USA TODAY Sports)
“But in 2028 I’ve already said it and said that’s the goal. I want to go for gold with Team USA and I’m just going through every single step to make it happen and respect these guys and respect the flag football community along the way.”
After the final training camp, a selection committee will trim the list of possible players from 24 to 18 for a third camp in June. The committee will then take the best 12 players to the World Championships, which will take place on 13-16. August.
Team USA quarterback Darrell Doucette III carries the ball during the Fanatics Flag Football Classic at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California on March 21, 2026. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
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Darell Doucette III has already proven to be one of the best flag football players in the world as he led Team USA to victories in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic against NFL players.
