Giants Star Could Be Headed to the Olympics

On Thursday, the NFL’s continued efforts to grow the game past the continental United States saw a very important update. A resolution had been proposed to send the league’s phenoms to the 2028 Olympics, where flag football is set to make its Olympic debut.

A five-on-five flag football game would give the NFL the ability to put its best athletes on the field for the world to see, collecting the type of talent only seen during the Pro Bowl, but with much higher stakes.

According to Tom Pelissero, scheduling conflicts shouldn’t be a factor in the league getting its stars to the international stage.

“Assuming this resolution passes, scheduling conflicts with the 2028 Summer Olympics should be relatively minimal,” he wrote. “The games are scheduled to be held in Los Angeles from July 14-30, putting the Gold Medal game the same week teams report to training camp.”

If the resolution does pass and the NFL signs off on Olympic play, fans around the league will get to see the game’s biggest stars in action. However, only one player per team would be eligible for the event, held in Los Angeles, along with a designated international player from each team. Not everyone will make the cut, though, as rosters will be limited to 12 players.

There’s still plenty of time before the 2028 Summer Olympics, and that means ample room for speculation about the roster to run rampant. One New York Giants star in particular could be headed to the Olympics.

Receiver Malik Nabers exploded onto the scene as a rookie, making good on his top-10 draft capital. He trailed only Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase in targets while posting 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns.

Posting those numbers in Year 1 is impressive. Doing so with the conference’s worst batch of quarterbacks is a sign of things to come. Nabers has the tools to be dominant, and his blend of nuance and athleticism makes him a safe bet to earn the “elite” label throughout his rookie contract.

Tackling Nabers is difficult enough, having posted 4.4 yards after the catch per reception in 2024. With the open-field opportunities flag football provides, he’s easily in the conversation to make the cut.

Perhaps the biggest boost for his chances of playing in Los Angeles is the time he has to build his resume. Nabers will be turning 25 years old just days before the gold medal game, allowing him to step into his prime (potentially with better quarterback play) to bolster his case.

There is so much uncertainty in projecting players forward, but Nabers’ rookie showing has the New York faithful excited – for good reason.