Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons has his sights set on a different kind of competition after the 2027 football season – the Olympics in 2028. Parsons expressed his desire to take a break from football and focus on preparing for the Olympics. He took to social media to share his plans, asking for suggestions on which events he could potentially participate in.
While it remains uncertain whether NFL players will be allowed to compete in the Olympics, other football stars like Patrick Mahomes, Kyle Juszczyk, and Joe Burrow have also expressed interest in playing for the United States flag football team. Juszczyk even urged the selection committee to watch his Pro Bowl highlight tape as his resume for the Olympics.
Parsons is not the only NFL player considering a switch to flag football for the Olympics. Mahomes, in particular, highlighted the global appeal of football and expressed his desire to ensure others have the same positive experiences with the sport that he has had.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has shown support for strengthening flag football’s position in the Olympic movement, signaling a potential collaboration between the league and Olympic organizations to further promote the sport on a global scale.
As the excitement builds for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, football fans and athletes alike are looking forward to the possibility of seeing their favorite NFL stars compete on the international stage in a different format. Whether Parsons and his fellow players will get the opportunity to showcase their skills remains to be seen, but their enthusiasm for the prospect is certainly palpable.
