NFL fans have long dreamed of seeing their favorite stars compete on a global stage. With flag football officially added to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, that dream is on track to become reality and Patrick Mahomes is expected to be front and center. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is already being viewed as the top candidate to lead Team USA. But the spotlight now shifts to another MVP Lamar Jackson and whether he’ll join the Olympic roster in a different, possibly unconventional role.
NFL gives green light for Olympic Flag Football but Lamar Jackson ’s spot remains uncertain
The NFL’s recent vote officially permits each team to send one elite player to represent them in the upcoming Olympic flag football tournament at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. This groundbreaking decision marks a pivotal moment in the sport’s global expansion efforts, aiming to introduce American football’s fastest-growing variation—flag football—to an international audience. Unlike traditional tackle football, Olympic flag football features a fast-paced, five-on-five format that emphasizes speed, agility, and strategic versatility over brute force and physical contact.
Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star quarterback and Super Bowl MVP, is widely expected to be the centerpiece of Team USA’s offense. His exceptional arm talent, field vision, and composure under pressure position him as the ideal leader to take snaps in the fast-moving, no-contact Olympic format. Mahomes’ ability to launch precise deep throws, combined with his agility to evade defenders, mirrors the skill set required to dominate in the five-on-five flag football arena, making him the natural choice to quarterback Team USA’s roster in 2028.
Lamar Jackson, meanwhile, has all the tools to dominate flag football: speed, agility, and creativity. Yet, his participation is far from confirmed. Wednesday’s print edition of The Wall Street Journal captured the irony of Jackson’s journey:
“When Jackson was coming out of college, some suggested he would need to convert to receiver in the NFL — and wound up with egg on their face when he turned into an MVP quarterback.”
Also Read: Forget Abs—Patrick Mahomes’ Dad Bod is the talk of the NFL in 2025, and fans are loving it
Despite his proven versatility, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh recently expressed hesitation about Jackson competing in the Olympics due to injury risks and potential conflicts with NFL training camp schedules.
NFL gives green light for Olympic Flag Football but Lamar Jackson ’s spot remains uncertain
The NFL’s recent vote officially permits each team to send one elite player to represent them in the upcoming Olympic flag football tournament at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. This groundbreaking decision marks a pivotal moment in the sport’s global expansion efforts, aiming to introduce American football’s fastest-growing variation—flag football—to an international audience. Unlike traditional tackle football, Olympic flag football features a fast-paced, five-on-five format that emphasizes speed, agility, and strategic versatility over brute force and physical contact.
Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star quarterback and Super Bowl MVP, is widely expected to be the centerpiece of Team USA’s offense. His exceptional arm talent, field vision, and composure under pressure position him as the ideal leader to take snaps in the fast-moving, no-contact Olympic format. Mahomes’ ability to launch precise deep throws, combined with his agility to evade defenders, mirrors the skill set required to dominate in the five-on-five flag football arena, making him the natural choice to quarterback Team USA’s roster in 2028.
Lamar Jackson, meanwhile, has all the tools to dominate flag football: speed, agility, and creativity. Yet, his participation is far from confirmed. Wednesday’s print edition of The Wall Street Journal captured the irony of Jackson’s journey:
“When Jackson was coming out of college, some suggested he would need to convert to receiver in the NFL — and wound up with egg on their face when he turned into an MVP quarterback.”
Also Read: Forget Abs—Patrick Mahomes’ Dad Bod is the talk of the NFL in 2025, and fans are loving it
Despite his proven versatility, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh recently expressed hesitation about Jackson competing in the Olympics due to injury risks and potential conflicts with NFL training camp schedules.
You may also like
Thane News: Former Shiv Sena Corporator Sudhir Kokate Attacked Over Old Enmity
Rio Ferdinand defends Luke Shaw and blames Man Utd teammate for Tottenham mistake
Mumbai Actress Targeted In Cybercrime As Obscene Images Shared On Telegram; FIR Registered
Uttar Pradesh News: 'Shaadi Anudan Yojana' Doubles Reach, Aids 1 Lakh OBC Families In FY 2024-25
Jay Slater's tragic final moments and phone call during fatal walk as cause of death confirmed in inquest
