With the official incorporation of flag football to the program of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Gamesthe National Football League has already begun working to ensure that some of its biggest stars can participate in the international competition.
The NFL has been one of the biggest promoters of flag football and the change in the format of the Pro Bowl is an example of this.
According to information from the Washington Post, NFL executive Peter 0′ Reilly said that the NFL will work with the Players Union and the different teams to look for alternatives that can lead the league’s biggest stars to compete for a medal. olympic
“We understand the desire,” O’Reilly said. “We believe it is a great opportunity because the player’s interest is real and desirable.”
Such a move would bring the NFL more in line with other leagues such as the NBA and NHL, which have fielded their best athletes in the Olympics for many years. With baseball’s re-entry into the 2028 Olympics, dialogue has resurfaced about the potential participation of MLB players.
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O’Reilly said the league intends for the first-ever Olympic flag football tournament to coexist on the calendar with NFL team operations such as training camps. To that end, most of the July 2028 dates for the Los Angeles Olympics will likely occur before the veteran training camp reporting dates for the NFL team.
Los Angeles games begin July 14 and close July 30. That’s a favorable window, as far as the NFL schedule is concerned.
Stars raise their hands
O’Reilly’s comments amplify those made recently by current stars like Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and former league notables like Rob Gronkowski and Dez Bryant, who have gone public with their desire to play in the Olympics. .
“Do you know how wonderful it would be to form a super team to play in the Olympic Games?” Hill said. “That would be crazy. Being able to go to the Olympic Games and win a medal.”
2023-10-17 19:04:01
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