Why Patrick Mahomes, other NFL stars would be interested in Olympics

The NFL confirmed Tuesday that its players will be allowed to participate in the flag football event during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and big names may be eyeing the opportunity.

In an appearance on the “This Is Football” podcast, ESPN’s Jeff Darlington suggested that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes would likely be interested in the opportunity to play flag football for the United States. Darlington believes top players will be tempted by the opportunity to win a gold medal for their country.

“Talking to Patrick Mahomes about it, for instance, I think there will be players that want the gold medal,” Darlington said. “I think it adds something to a resume that maybe the average American doesn’t understand. It’s the same thing in golf. They treasure that gold medal. It’s like a major to them. It’s something different. I think that is a factor that, when it comes up, I think that people are doing to be surprised at the level of interest that there is.

“Mahomes, I think, wants to do it. I really do.”