“It’s an incredible honor for any athlete to represent their country in the Olympics, which is the pinnacle of global sport,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a press release.

The NFL confirmed Tuesday that team owners have voted in favor of allowing players to compete in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics during Tuesday's spring league meeting in Minneapolis.

NFL owners voted on Tuesday to allow player participation in the 2028 Summer Games, permitting up to one player per NFL team to represent America at the Olympics.