Nick Wright recently shared his dream roster for Team USA’s debut in Olympic flag football at the 2028 Games. This announcement comes after NFL owners approved the participation of NFL players in flag football for the upcoming Los Angeles Summer Olympics. Fans and players alike are buzzing about who might make the cut for the U.S. team.
Wright discussed his top picks from the NFL, highlighting how significant this opportunity is for both the sport and the athletes involved. He emphasized the excitement surrounding flag football’s inclusion in the Olympics, suggesting it could elevate the game and its players to a new level of recognition.
However, not everyone is thrilled with the idea of NFL players taking the field. Darrell Doucette III, the quarterback for the U.S. men’s flag football national team, believes that flag football players should not be sidelined just because NFL stars are now allowed to compete. He argues that those who have dedicated themselves to flag football should have a chance to represent the U.S.
In response to the debate, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce proposed an interesting solution. He suggested that a match be held between a team of NFL players and a team of experienced flag football players to determine who would represent Team USA. Kelce believes that a coach familiar with flag football should select the NFL team, and the winner of this matchup should earn the right to compete in the Olympics.
Travis Kelce, Jason’s brother and a star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, also weighed in, questioning Doucette’s stance. He wondered if Doucette was afraid of the competition that NFL players would bring to the game. Travis suggested holding tryouts to see which players are truly the best for the team.
Despite the ongoing discussions, the U.S. flag football team, led by Doucette, was ranked number one in the world last year. Jason Kelce expressed confidence that NFL players would outperform their flag football counterparts, stating that if they are indeed the best, they should represent the U.S. in the Olympics.
As the 2028 Olympics approach, the debate over who will represent Team USA in flag football continues to generate excitement and discussion among fans and players alike.