A Louisiana native, LSU legend, and NFL superstar may have a chance to make a childhood dream come true at the Olympics. Not running track or swimming, but playing football. Sort of.

Justin Jefferson: From Destrehan to Olympic Dreams for Louisiana

During his childhood in Destrehan, Louisiana, Justin Jefferson dreamed of winning a gold medal at the Olympics. That’s not speculation or hyperbole, Jefferson said it himself as he appeared alongside NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell as it was announced that NFL players will be allowed to compete in the 2028 Summer Olympics. When Jefferson was speaking to the media about this dream, he said that as a kid he was watching track & field and basketball thinking of winning a medal, but now he may get a chance to win one playing the sport he’s become a professional in, football.

The NFL owners voted to allow their players to participate in the 2028 Summer Olympics in flag football. This will be a new sport to the Olympics for the first time, and will be debuting on American soil, with the 2028 Olympics taking place in Los Angeles, California.

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Jefferson has become a flag football ambassador for the NFL, which is why he participated in the official press conference with the NFL to announce this approval. But Jefferson didn’t make his name playing the non-contact version of football. He’s a full fledged football superstar…but it wasn’t always that way.

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While he was a college recruit playing for Destrehan High School, Jefferson never rose above a 3-star ranking, and was only the 308th ranked wide receiver in his recruiting class. But the coaching staff at LSU saw something in Jefferson that the overall scouts weren’t picking up on.

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Those LSU coaches were ultimately proven correct, as Jefferson racked up yards, touchdowns, and awards for the Tigers. His first season in 2017 was abbreviated, appearing in just two games and not catching a pass. But as soon as he became a regular starter in 2018, it was off to the races.

Jefferson was pretty dominant in 2018, with 54 catches, 875 yards, and 6 touchdowns. His big LSU breakout came in 2019, when he helped the LSU offense turn the college football world upside down. That season he had 111 catches for 1,540 yards and 18 touchdowns. His chemistry with quarterback Joe Burrow was evident as they steamrolled every opponent in the College Football Playoffs, on their way to a National Championship. Jefferson shined in the Championship game as well, with 9 catches for 106 yards in the 42-25 win over Clemson.

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At the end of the 2019 season, Jefferson entered the NFL Draft. He was selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. The team used the 22nd overall pick on Jefferson, and might have gotten the steal of the first round. Because he instantly became a star at the NFL level.

Justin Jefferson: NFL Dominance and Louisiana’s Pride

In his rookie year, Jefferson set the record for Most Receiving Yards as a Rookie with 1,400 yards (even though his record would be broken in the next season by his former LSU teammate Ja’Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals) and was one of two rookies named to the Pro Bowl that season. He was named Rookie of the Year by Sporting News and made the NFL All-Rookie team.

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He’s only gotten better after that amazing rookie year. By 2022, Jefferson had turned into one of the top, if not the top receiver in the NFL. He led the league in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving yards per game for the 2022 season. He racked up 128 catches for 1,809 yards, which was an average of 106.4 yards per game.

Jefferson is currently the NFL career leader in receiving yards per game with 96.5, even though he’s just 5 seasons deep into his career, and that number is likely to change by the time he’s done playing.

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But he could also have a gold medal by the time he’s done playing, as Jefferson will likely compete in flag football at the Olympics with the approval of the NFL. Since he has been an ambassador for flag football with the NFL, and since he’s been one of the best receivers in the league, it seems likely that Jefferson will have a chance to make his dreams come true at the Olympics.

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NFL owners voted Tuesday to allow the league’s players to try out for flag football teams at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The vote, which came at the spring league meeting in Minneapolis, was 32-0.

In response, it’s only natural to wonder which players could make up the U.S. men’s team.

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Before we get to an answer, though, let’s set some ground rules. The games will be played in a five-on-five format, and teams will have 10-player rosters, so that essentially gives each team a two-deep depth chart.

Six yet-to-be-determined countries — including the U.S. — will field men’s flag football teams in the 2028 Olympics. Only one player from each NFL team can try out for each country. For example, that means the U.S. men’s team couldn’t have both Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles try out.

Roger Goodell calls passing of resolution to allow NFL players to compete in Olympic Flag football “great opportunity for the sport. For the NFL, it’s truly the next step in making NFL football, and football a global sport for men and women of all ages and all opportunities.” pic.twitter.com/aDyGdN68uI — Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) May 20, 2025

The traditional offensive alignment in five-on-five flag football is quarterback, center and three receivers, but teams can get creative. The center has to snap the ball at the start of each play, but he’s free to release on a route after snapping the ball. The other four players on offense can be moved around. One of the receivers could line up as a running back. A team could have two quarterbacks line up to confuse the defense. And if they wanted to, all four players other than the center could line up in the backfield.

On defense, there are two primary positions: pass rushers and defensive backs. There can only be a maximum of two rushers on any given play. They have to line up at least 7 yards off the line of scrimmage and identify themselves before the snap. Even with those restrictions, there’s plenty of room to mix things up on that side of the ball as well.

It’s commonplace for players to line up on both sides of the ball. So, as the respective nations construct their teams, they’ll be looking for versatile players who can be used in a variety of ways. That’s why someone who’s purely a dropback passer, for example, won’t be a very attractive selection.

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◽️ Five-on-five format Which NFL players would make the cut for your Team USA flag football team? Here’s a start… pic.twitter.com/jdo6ujfNfc — The Athletic (@TheAthletic) May 20, 2025

Another important detail to keep in mind is that the Olympics won’t take place for another three years, so age will play a factor. Also, players such as Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith will likely be in the NFL at that point and could want to participate. And college football players are also eligible to try out.

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For the purposes of this article, we’ll focus on players currently in the NFL. Here’s a five-man “Dream Team” for the U.S. men’s squad.

Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens

The two-time MVP has one of the most dynamic arms in the league and remains one of the league’s most terrifying runners. While quarterbacks can’t scramble according to the rules of the International Federation of American Football, the governing body for the Olympics, that doesn’t mean they can’t use their legs. Jackson’s speed and agility would still come in handy when he needs to avoid rushers and buy time, and he’s excellent at throwing on the run.

Still, Jackson could be used in the run and pass game. If he hands the ball off, then that player could turn into a passer and Jackson could release on a route. Another player could also receive the snap and then hand the ball off to Jackson.

While Patrick Mahomes, another popular pick, is mobile, he wouldn’t be as dangerous as a running back or receiver. Though he probably wouldn’t have a role on defense, Jackson’s combined threat as a passer, runner and receiver makes him the ideal flag football quarterback.

Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions

Gibbs would be the center in this lineup. He’s one of the best receiving backs in the NFL and excels at running routes out of the backfield, which is essentially what he would be doing as a center. He has elite speed, elusiveness and athleticism and could turn short passes into huge gains.

Saquon Barkley was another consideration here, but he’ll be 31 when the L.A. Games roll around. Gibbs will only be 26 and should be a superior option at that point. Bijan Robinson is another possibility, but Gibbs is faster.

Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings

Jefferson is the best receiver in the NFL and would be a colossal mismatch against just about any defender. Ironically, the best matchup might be his former teammate: Indianapolis Colts safety Cam Bynum.

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Bynum is Black and Filipino and has been actively promoting flag football in the Philippines through his Bynum Faith Foundation. Bynum played with Jefferson for four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and would have as good a chance to stick with him as anyone.

Jefferson was also part of the NFL Flag 50 commercial that aired during Super Bowl LIX.

“It’s something that’s so special,” Jefferson said Tuesday at the league meeting. “Even though it’s three years down the line, and there’s still planning (to be done), just to think about the chances of playing in the Olympics and getting the gold medal is a dream. It’s reverting back to being a kid, watching track and field meets, watching (the) basketball (teams) win the gold medal. That’s something that, as a kid, I always wanted to be a part of.”

“To think about the chance of playing in the Olympics and getting a gold medal, it’s a dream.”@NFLFLAG ambassador Justin Jefferson shares his excitement for Flag Football joining the 2028 Olympics in LA! @jjettas2 pic.twitter.com/v0gUfZtNRP — NFL (@NFL) May 20, 2025

Ja’Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

No one is better than Chase at creating yards after the catch. He’s essentially a running back once he gets the ball in his hands. In addition to being an all-world receiver, he could also line up as a running back in the Olympics. There’s no contact in flag football, but his high-end physical traits, vision and ability to make defenders miss in tight spaces would make him difficult to corral.

Chase was a college teammate of Jefferson’s, so they already have chemistry with one another. The duo was unguardable at LSU.

Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Jacksonville Jaguars

Hunter is the ultimate flag football player. He famously played receiver and cornerback full-time during his college career at Colorado and won the Heisman Trophy this past season. Although there’s doubt about whether he can continue to play both ways in the NFL, he could certainly do so in flag football.

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By 2028, Hunter should be bigger and stronger, traits that will complement his unreal combination of speed and athleticism. He won’t need to be the No. 1 option on offense, but he’d still do plenty of damage as a receiver while also serving as the No. 1 cornerback on defense tasked with locking up the other nation’s top receiving target.

Pat Surtain II could very well be the best cornerback in football in 2028, but he’s not the receiver Hunter is. Overall, Hunter may be the most valuable player on this team.

(Photo of Justin Jefferson: Ethan Miller / Getty Images)

Owners vote to allow NFL players to participate in flag football competition at 2028 LA Olympics

The proposal said that no more than one player from each team could participate in the event.

The proposal said that no more than one player from each team could participate in the event.

The proposal said that no more than one player from each team could participate in the event.

The proposal said that no more than one player from each team could participate in the event.

NFL owners voted on Tuesday to allow players in the league to participate in the flag football competition at the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

The proposal said that no more than one player from each team could participate in the event – which is making its Olympic debut as a sport in the City of Angels – as well as providing support for those players involved, including injury protection and salary cap credit.

“It’s an incredible honor for any athlete to represent their country in the Olympics, which is the pinnacle of global sport,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. “I know first-hand that the inclusion of flag football in the Olympics has sparked a tremendous amount of 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.”

In order to pass any motion, there needs to be a 75% majority in favor of the rule change among NFL owners, with 24 out of 32 votes needed.

Goodell told reporters that the owners voted unanimously in support of letting NFL players participate.

The league will work with the players union, International Federation of American Football and relevant Olympic governing bodies on rules for the participation of NFL players.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson said he was lost for words after hearing the news that he could potentially have the chance to play in the Olympic Games.

“To think about the chances of playing in the Olympics and getting a gold medal is a dream,” Jefferson told reporters at a press conference on Tuesday alongside Goodell, Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah II, NFL EVP of football operations Troy Vincent and EVP of club business and league events Peter O’Reilly.

“Just reverting back to being a kid and watching the track and field meets, watching basketball win the gold medal. That’s something that as a kid I always wanted to be a part of, but football wasn’t globally. So now that we’re expanding the game and we’re going more globally it’s pretty cool.”

The Vikings star added that being able to say you’re the best in the world is also an incentive behind playing in the 2028 Summer Olympics.

The Olympic flag football competition will consist of six men’s and six women’s teams with 10 players each. The game will be five-on-five with the rest of the players serving as substitutes.

“Players have expressed to us a great desire for the honor of competing in the Olympics, and we’re excited that our members will be able to represent their country on the highest international stage,” NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell, Jr. said in a statement.

“We look forward to working with the league, IFAF, and Olympic authorities on the terms of their participation to ensure players who compete will do so with protections to their health, safety, and job.”

Since flag football was announced on the Olympic program, an increasing clamor has risen about letting NFL players take part.

NFL players have been seen competing in flag football events in recent years, with the Pro Bowl adding a flag football game to its schedule in 2023.

“The membership believes that participation by NFL players in flag football during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California will support such growth and advance several league interests, including increasing fan and public interest in flag football, expanding the global reach of the NFL,” the proposal stated.

Flag football is a non-contact version of the traditional game. According to the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), it is played by more than 20 million people in more than 100 countries.

Instead of tackles, a player is stopped by removing one of the two flags attached to the ball carrier’s waist. Games are five-on-five, with no offensive or defensive lines, and teams are able to field a 12-person squad to choose from.

“I warmly welcome the outcome of this vote, which promises to add another dimension to what is already shaping up to be a game-changing debut for flag football at the Olympic Games,” IFAF President Pierre Trochet said in a statement.

“The National Football League is home to the biggest stars in American football, who come from more and more countries, and now have the opportunity to shine on the greatest stage in world sport, showcasing everything that makes flag football a genuine worldwide phenomenon.”

Given the focus on speed and elusiveness to evade opposition trying to grab flags, NFL players such as Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson or Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley could make for valuable additions to Team USA’s squad.

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Justin Jefferson Has a New Adventure in Mind

Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) reacts to the fans after the win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images.

The NFL has allowed players to partake in Olympic Flag Football beginning in 2028, and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is a global ambassador for the sport.

Justin Jefferson will evidently lead the charge with a new endeavor, one he’s quite excited about.

This week, the league unanimously voted to approve NFL players’ inclusion in the event three years from now.

And Jefferson was evidently instrumental in the process and might even play in the 2028 Olympics.

Jefferson on Olympic Flag Football

The vote to green-light player participation in Olympic Flag Football occurred in Minneapolis on Tuesday, and Jefferson was front and center in the aftermath.

Jan 30, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; NFC wide receiver Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings (18) catches the ball during the Satisfying Catch event at the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge at Nicholson Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.

Jefferson told reporters, “I’m just at a loss of words. Just to think about the chances of playing in the Olympics and getting a gold medal is a dream, just reverting back to being a kid and watching the track and field meets, watching basketball win the gold medal. That’s something that as a kid I always wanted to be a part of, but football wasn’t global. So now that we’re expanding the game and we’re going more global, it’s pretty cool.”

“For them to change the rules up and for us to go from a regular game to now a flag football game, honestly, it was way more fun. We felt like kids out there just kind of having fun, just being around each other, the best athletes in the league.”

Until this week, few Vikings fans knew that Jefferson was the keynote spokesman for Olympic Flag Football.

Jefferson also mentioned his personal stakes in the 2028 Olympics: “That’s the decision I’ll definitely have to weigh in a little bit. It’s three years from now, it’s three whole seasons that I’m going to have to go through. Of course, getting older, body is going to be different, but that’s definitely always been a dream. It’s always been something I always wanted to do, compete for your country versus all of the other countries in the rest of the world.”

“I definitely would look forward to it if it came down to it, but that’s definitely something to ask myself and see what’s right.”

The Scene? Los Angeles, CA

It helps NFL players’ mission to partake in Flag Football infancy that the Olympics will be held in Los Angeles next time.

The games took place in Paris, France, last year, but will undergo an American spin in 2028. After that, the Summer Olympics will go down in Brisbane, Australia, in 2032. For curious minds, although nothing to do with Flag Football, the 2026 Winter Olympics will be in Italy, 2030 in the French Alps, and 2034 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

But Flag Football will begin as a Hollywood affair.

Conflicts with Training Camp

Some players expressed initial hesitation this week about Olympic Flag Football because of timing.

For example, the Summer Olympics are scheduled right on top of NFL training camps and the first preseason game or two. Some, like Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, hinted that he would not partake because training camp is too vital.

Feb 7, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kay Adams (left) interviews Minnesota receiver J. Jefferson on the Up & Adams set on Radio Row at the Super Bowl LIX media center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.

So, NFL flag footballers will merely have to find a balance.

Injury Concerns?

Meanwhile, some cynical fans wondered about the injury risk of extraneous football.

For instance, if Jefferson, at age 29 by the 2028 Olympics, played Flag Football in Los Angeles and tore an ACL — then what?

Feb 1, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; The teeth of Minnesota receiver J. Jefferson (18) during NFC Practice for the Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.

The league must not share that anxiety, as 32 owners signed off on the initiative.

ESPN on Flag Football

ESPN’s Stephen Holder and Kevin Seifert noted on Olympic Flag Football: “Many of the final details remain a long way off and are yet to be negotiated between the NFL, the players’ union and Olympic governing bodies. For now, the proposal calls for the six participating nations (which have not yet been identified) to select a maximum of one NFL player each, with Team USA expected to be capped at 10 players.”

“But the NFL is all-in on flag football, with the league having long ago determined it is a key to solidifying the next generation’s interest in football. The NFL is partnering with flag programs across the country to support growth of the game, including the rapid growth of girls flag football at the youth and high school level. The league is also in the early stages of developing separate professional flag leagues for men and women, with initial investor bids already submitted.”

Vikings running back Aaron Jones also showed support for the new endeavor.

Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the jersey of Minnesota wide receiver J. Jefferson (18) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.

Holder and Seifert added, “Flag competition in the Olympics is also key to the NFL’s efforts to expand interest in the game globally, with the league’s international efforts becoming more of a central focus. The NFL is scheduled to play seven international games this year, including its first regular-season games in Dublin, Berlin and Madrid.”

“Having flag football as part of the world’s grandest international sporting event is seen as a major win by the NFL, which strongly supported the effort to add flag football to the Olympics.”

The United States led the world in medals at the 2024 Olympic Games with 126. China placed as a distant second with 91.

On May 20, the

permitted NFL players to play flag football at the 2028 Olympics after 32 NFL owners voted with one accord.

, NFL Commissioner, said at the NFL’s spring meeting, “It’s an incredible honor for any athlete to represent their country in the Olympics, which is the pinnacle of global sport.

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I know first-hand that the inclusion of flag football in the Olympics had sparked a tremendous amount of 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.” Talking about this very chance,

star wide receiver

went heart-to-heart in the same spring meeting, standing alongside Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Justin Jefferson reacts to the NFL allowing players to participate in the 2028 Olympics

Justin Jefferson thought football wasn’t global, but finds it ‘pretty cool’ now that football is expanding and more global

25-year-old Justin Jefferson shared at the NFL’s spring meeting, “I’m just at a loss for words.

Just to think about the chances of playing in the Olympics and getting a gold medal is a dream. Just reverting back to being a kid and watching the track and field meets, watching basketball win the gold medal.

That’s something that, as a kid, I always wanted to be a part of, but football wasn’t global. So now that we are expanding the game and we are going more global, it’s pretty cool. Just seeing all the different countries being involved.”

Roger Goodell on allowing NFL players to participate in Olympic Flag Football 👏

4-time Pro Bowler Justin Jefferson says he’s always wanted to compete for his country at the Olympics

Brooke Pryor, Reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN, reported that Justin Jefferson said in the meeting, “That’s the decision, I’ll definitely have to weigh in a little bit. It’s three years from now, it’s three whole seasons that I’m going to have to go through.

Of course, getting older, body is going to be different, but that’s definitely always been a dream. It’s always been something I always wanted to do, compete for your country versus all of the other countries in the rest of the world.

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I definitely would look forward to it if it came down to it, but that’s definitely something to ask myself and see what’s right.”

On May 21, Michael David Smith, Managing Editor, Pro Football Talk, reported that Justin Jefferson doesn’t know if he’ll be chosen three years from now. But he is among the many players expressing interest in being among the 10 chosen for Team USA in 2028 Olympics.

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In the first week of May, Vikings star Justin Jefferson had the flashbulbs popping as he strutted down the MET Gala carpet. The four-time Pro Bowler rocked a grey suit by Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne. Jefferson casually showed everyone that he’s got style off the gridiron as well. After his MET appearance, the wideout will soon join his team to prepare for the upcoming battle with the Vikings’ new signal-caller, J.J. McCarthy. A fresh connection needs to be built, chemistry has to spark, and the grind is about to begin.

Still, amid all the on-field buzz and off-field drip, Jefferson found himself opening up about something else as well. A childhood dream of his that’s finally coming true. On Tuesday, Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson took the stage at the NFL’s spring meeting as the league shared a major update about the future of flag football. The 25-year-old star was front and center, not just as one of the NFL’s biggest names. But as a global ambassador for the sport. Flag football will officially make its Olympic debut in 2028 in Los Angeles. And Jefferson couldn’t hide his excitement. “To be honest, I’m just at a loss for words,” he said.

Jefferson shared that as a kid watching Olympic basketball and track stars chase gold, he dreamed of football being on that same stage someday. “So now that we’re, you know, expanding the game. And, you know, we’re going more globally… It’s pretty cool,” Jefferson said.

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The 25-year-old has officially been the ambassador for flag football since June 29, 2023. The Vikings star has since joined an all-star group of athletes and legends working to promote the sport’s growth worldwide. For Jefferson, flag football’s rise feels personal. “When I was a little kid, it wasn’t that big. To see it expanded to be what it is today… I’m honored to be a part of it,” he shared. “And to have this space that I have, and to expand it more, it’s my job. It’s something that I carry in my heart.“

The exciting part is, Jefferson now might not just be working for flag football’s expansion but playing in it too.

Justin Jefferson’s Olympic dream just got real

They announced another exciting update at the NFL’s spring meeting. The owners of the 32 franchises unanimously voted on Tuesday. That to allow NFL players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Olympics. Commissioner Roger Goodell shared, “It’s an incredible honor for any athlete to represent their country in the Olympics, which is the pinnacle of global sport.” The NFL owners agreed to let the players take part in the sport. “I know first-hand that the inclusion of flag football in the Olympics has sparked a tremendous amount of 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,” Goodell announced.

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Justin Jefferson, thrilled to see his childhood dream coming to life, is also open to getting in on the action himself. While it’s still uncertain whether he’ll actually play, the Vikings star shared his thoughts on the possibility, saying, “I definitely would look forward to it if it came down to it. But that’s something I have to ask myself.”

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Jefferson is not the only NFL star who might be playing in the Olympics. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Miami WR Tyreek Hill have also shown interest in joining the Olympic flag football team. “I think the world finally has an opportunity to see the greatest athletes in the world participate, both men and women. I think the membership vote today, allowing the young fellas to put their hand up and be that Dream Team that we all saw and I grew up watching in ’92,” shared NFL’s EVP of Football Operations, Troy Vincent.

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“Hey, I’m looking forward to seeing Justin play. He’s going to get his; we can’t wait to smash,” said Vincent. With stars like Jefferson potentially joining in, flag football’s Olympic debut is set to bring fresh energy and star power to the sport. Fans are eager to see how it all plays out.