Roger Goodell "absolutely" expects to see active and retired NFL players in 2028 Olympics
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he "absolutely" expects active and retired players to compete in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The sport will make its Olympic debut in two years. The NFL has permitted players to join the USA national flag team.
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New details specify the NFL allows up to one active player per team to participate.
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Goodell Expects Active and Retired NFL Players at 2028 Olympics
confidence 95%NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he "absolutely" expects active and retired players to compete in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The sport will make its Olympic debut in two years. The NFL has permitted players to join the USA national flag team.
What's confirmed:
- Flag football will debut at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
- Roger Goodell "absolutely" expects active and retired NFL players to participate in Olympic flag football.
- The NFL has permitted players to enlist for the USA national flag team.
Still unconfirmed:
- The NFL allows up to one active player per team to participate.
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Goodell Expects NFL Players to Compete in 2028 Olympics
confidence 100%NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated that active and retired players will participate in the 2028 Olympics. This comes as flag football prepares for its debut at the LA28 Games. Some fans have expressed outrage over the push for players to compete.
What's confirmed:
- Roger Goodell "absolutely" expects to see active and retired NFL players in 2028 Olympics.
- Goodell stated, "We're going to have active players in the Olympics" for the flag football debut at LA28.
- Flag football is preparing for a debut at the LA28 Olympics.
Still unconfirmed:
- Fans are outraged by Goodell pushing NFL players to play in the Olympics.