NFL owners got together and decided that players can try out for the flag football teams in the 2028 Summer Olympics. The big vote went down at the spring meeting in Minneapolis, and it was a unanimous 32-0 decision. Exciting stuff, right? But now the burning question is: who’s gonna make up the U.S. men’s team? Well, hold up a sec, we gotta lay down some rules first. We’re talking five-on-five action, with 10 players on each roster. That’s like a two-deep depth chart for each team. Oh, and only one player from each NFL team can try out for each country. So, sorry Eagles fans, you can’t have both Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley on the team.
Roger Goodell was thrilled about the resolution passing, saying it’s a “great opportunity for the sport.” He thinks it’s a step towards making football a global game for everyone. The games are gonna be super dynamic with a mix of offensive and defensive strategies. On offense, you got your QB, center, and three receivers. But hey, get creative. The center can totally join the passing game after snapping the ball. And on defense, you got pass rushers and defensive backs. Just two rushers allowed at a time, and they gotta be 7 yards back. Gonna be interesting to see the tactics these teams come up with!
Now, remember, the Olympics are still three years away, so age is gonna be a factor. And hey, college players can get in on this action too. But for now, let’s focus on the NFL ballers. Here’s a dream team for the U.S. men’s squad: Lamar Jackson as the QB, Jahmyr Gibbs as the RB, Justin Jefferson as one WR, Ja’Marr Chase as another WR, and Travis Hunter as a WR/CB. These guys are gonna bring some serious skills to the field. Get ready for some flag football fireworks in 2028!
