Flag football is coming to the Olympics in 2028, and the NFL will be there for the ride. NFL owners voted unanimously Tuesday to allow players to compete in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the news this afternoon.

NFL players can officially participate in the Olympic Games. The league passed a ruling that will allow players to play flag football for the 2028 Summer Olymp

The International Olympic Committee in 2023 voted to add flag football to the 2028 Summer Olympics. Now the NFL will let its players participate.

Up for a PFWA Award this year is quarterback Sam Darnold for his season that he had with the Minnesota Vikings last year. Darnold is up for the George Halas Award which recognizes an NFL player, coach or staff who overcomes the most adversity and succeeds.

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The 2028 Summer Olympics will take place from July 14-30, but Tuesday will be remembered as a historic day for players, who have received the official green light to try out and participate in the Olympics.

The NFL is expected to pass a rule allowing players to participate in football at the next Summer Games in Los Angeles.