NFL, NFLPA Negotiating Terms for Olympic Flag Football Participation
The 2028 Games’ flag football is scheduled for July 15–22.
The NFL and NFL Players Association are currently negotiating the terms for NFL players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The talks are ongoing, with a source familiar with the negotiations stating that final policy details have not yet been determined. The league and union have previously cooperated on various measures.
The NFL's owners unanimously approved a resolution last year supporting players' participation in the Olympics, which led to the authorization of negotiations between the NFL, NFLPA, Olympic authorities, and national governing bodies. The agreement must address field surfaces, medical care, scheduling conflicts, injury protections, and salary-cap credits for injured players.
One player per team from each country is permitted to participate, along with any player in the team's international program. The Olympic flag football competition is scheduled for July 15-22, which should not conflict with NFL training camps. Over 200 players have shown interest, according to NFL officials. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and league leaders have supported the idea since the International Olympic Committee added flag football to the 2028 Games in 2023.
The NFL has been promoting flag football growth through leagues, youth tournaments, and high school and collegiate involvement. While the Pro Bowl was once a flag football game, it has been eliminated. Star quarterbacks Josh Allen and Joe Burrow have expressed interest in participating. Veteran U.S. flag football players want fair opportunities to compete.
Both the NFL and NFLPA have worked well together recently, recently announcing a new player-accountability system and a Behavioral Health Network.
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