The vote Tuesday at the spring league meeting in Minneapolis was unanimous, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The resolution needed to be approved by at least 24 of the 32 team owners.
"It's an incredible honor for any athlete to represent their country in the Olympics, which is the pinnacle of global sport," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "I know firsthand that the inclusion of flag football in the Olympics has sparked a tremendous amount of excitement among NFL players interested in the chance to compete for their country on the world stage. We are thrilled that they will now have that chance."
The league still needs to negotiate with the NFL Players Association, Olympic officials and national governing bodies on the specifics of letting NFL players participate.
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NFL gives OK for players to play flag football at 2028 Olympics
- by: ESPN News Services
- 05.20.25
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- 05/21/2025
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