Europe EditionNFL owners to consider resolution allowing players to participate in flag football at the Olympics
- NFL owners will consider a resolution next week in Minnesota on allowing contracted players to compete in 2028 Olympic flag football.
- The resolution requires approval from at least 24 of 32 owners to permit the league to negotiate with the Players Association and Olympic officials.
- The NFL has promoted flag football to grow youth and women’s participation and helped secure flag football’s debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
- The proposal limits Olympic selection to one player per NFL team plus designated international players and includes injury protections and medical standards.
- If approved, the resolution could boost the sport’s global reach and fan engagement, with star players like Patrick Mahomes expressing Olympic interest.
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NFL owners to consider resolution on Olympic flag football
NFL owners will discuss a proposal to allow players under contract to participate in flag football when the sport makes its Olympic debut in 2028 in Los Angeles. The league released a proposed resolution on Thursday on the issue that will be considered next week by owners at the spring meetings in Minnesota. If the resolution is approved by at least 24 of the 32 team owners, the league would be allowed to negotiate with the NFL Players Associati…
NFL Proposes Rule Allowing Players to Tryout for 2028 Olympics - Real News Now
In the upcoming spring league meeting scheduled to be held in Minneapolis next week, NFL proprietors will deliberate over a proposition that would permit players to audition for flag football teams planned to participate in the 2028 Olympics. If this proposal is brought to a vote, a minimum of 24 out of the total 32 votes would be necessary to secure approval. Under the proposed change, each NFL roster would be permitted to send only one player …
NFL owners discussing rule change to allow players to participate in Olympics
THE NFL is considering a proposal to allow players to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Flag football is debuting as an Olympic sport in 2028, and many NFL players want to join in on the action. ReutersThe NFL is considering a proposal to allow players to compete in the Olympics[/caption] GettyThe NFL has transitioned to playing flag football in the Pro Bowl[/caption] The NFL released a proposed resolution on Thursday regarding the p…
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