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Eagles players who would dominate for Team USA in flag football for 2028 Olympics
Nolan Smith Jr., Philadelphia Eagles Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
NFL players will be able to participate in the 2028 Olympics for flag football, which means there could be some players from the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles who might throw their hats in the ring for it. On Tuesday, at the NFL owners meeting, there was a unanimous vote to let league players play flag football at the Olympics. Players will have to try out for their individual country's team to make the team. There will be six men's and women's teams with 10 players on each team playing five-on-five football. Each country can pick one player per NFL roster. "It's an incredible honor for any athlete to represent their country in the Olympics, which is the pinnacle of global sport. I know first-hand that the inclusion of flag football in the Olympics has sparked tremendous excitement among NFL players interested in the chance to compete for their country on the world stage. We are thrilled that they will now have that chance." With the door wide open for NFL players to win the gold medal for their co

This article first appeared on Inside the Iggles and was syndicated with permission.

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