NFL says more than 200 players want to participate in Olympics (only 32 will be permitted to do so)
When it comes to NFL rosters, the supply of willing players far outweighs the demand.
The NFL has announced that there are over 200 players interested in participating in the 2028 Olympics flag football competition. However, due to league regulations, only 32 players will be permitted to take part. Each team is allowed to loan out just one player to the Olympic effort, meaning a maximum of 32 NFL participants are possible.
This tournament will involve six countries in total. It's worth noting that some NFL players may be eligible to represent countries other than the United States if their respective nations are included in the tournament. For the U.S. team, the challenge lies in balancing the needs of career flag-football athletes and NFL players.
Once selected, NFL participants will have to make sacrifices in terms of personal time for qualification and training purposes. The USA Football organization is expected to announce the specific procedure for naming the U.S. team by the end of 2026.
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