"It's an incredible honor for any athlete to represent their country in the Olympics, which is the pinnacle of global sport," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "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."
The approved resolution authorizes the league to work with the NFL Players Association, the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), and the relevant Olympic authorities to implement rules governing the participation of NFL players in flag football, which makes its Olympic debut in 2028.
"I would definitely be on that team if I could represent Team USA, you know, I think I'd be dope," said offensive lineman Ikem Ekwonu last August, when the option was first presented.
Flag football doesn't have a traditional offensive line though, only a center, so Ekwonu even promised to learn to snap. For that matter, he'd even train in track and field if it meant participating in the Olympics.
"If I had four years, all I was doing was throwing, shot putting and discus, I think I'd do some damage."
Track and field wasn't on the NFL resolution though, so for now, guys will just focus on translating their own game to flag football.