Last updated on November 4th, 2023 at 11:21 pm
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes wants to be part of the flag football squad that will compete at the 2028 Olympic Games. Also, he could play with one of his Kansas City teammates. According to football news reports, organizers included flag football for the LA Games 2028.
Each team has five players, and tackles are made by removing a flag from a player’s belt. The NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, praised the IFAF for promoting American football globally.
Mahomes, the 32-year-old NFL MVP, could join the Olympic roster for flag football at the 2028 LA Games.
The Texan’s 2,258 yards passing, 15 scores, and eight picks have helped Kansas City to a 6-2 start. According to sportsbook pay per head reports, the Chiefs depend on Mahomes more than ever this season, despite the lowest passer rating of his career (95.8), since their run game is 21st in the league and none of their wideouts are in the top 40 in receptions.
Star QB Patrick Mahomes Wants to Be Part of Olympic Flag Football Team
According to the latest sports news reports, Mahomes is in excellent company. Travis Kelce, one of his Chiefs teammates, has also shown an interest in competing for an Olympic medal.
The tight end is only 34 years old, but time is running out for him. Kelce said that they might be assistant coaches in 2028. However, he wants to get a gold medal. Thus, Kelce wants to be part of the roster.
Executive Peter O’Reilly of the NFL stated soon after the news that flag football would be an Olympic event that the league would work with players and the players’ union to pave a route for NFL players to compete.
To broaden its audience, the NFL has marketed flag football heavily at home and abroad.
When the time comes to assemble a flag football team, Team USA should have a wide selection of skilled athletes from which to choose. Tyreek Hill, a former teammate of Mahomes’ with the Miami Dolphins and currently a wide receiver, has stated his desire to participate in the Olympics on social media.
