NFL players want to compete in flag football in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill are among those who have expressed interest. "I've heard directly from a lot of players who want to participate and represent their country,

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday said the idea of NFL players competing in flag football in the 2028 Olympic Games has been a popular topic among the league's players and suggested it was likely to happen.

Flag football is slated to be introduced as an Olympic sport when the Summer Games come to Los Angeles in 2028. During the NFL's annual meeting on Tuesday, commissioner Roger Goodell made it clear that the league's players want to compete in the inaugural event.