It seems like NFL players want to compete in flag football during the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

The NFL is inching closer to a decision regarding its players’ participation in the 2028 Olympics’ inaugural flag football event.

It just hasn’t come down as of yet. So when will the league make a decision?

Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports is reporting an update on flag football, which is expected at next week’s league meetings in Irving, Texas.

Jones added that it is supposed to be a small update while the NFL is expected to give a “full presentation to team owners” on players potentially going to the Olympics at March’s annual league meetings in Florida.

He stated a vote could take place, or it could be tabled until a later date.

Jones further added that the league strongly desires to make the sport a permanent fixture in the Olympics for years to come.

One of the major issues going forward for NFL players playing football in the Olympics is money.

“It is pretty complicated,” one source aptly put it.

Also, the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement with the players union does not cover international competition.

There are a lot of things that need to be ironed out before we get to 2028.

USA Flag Football QB Has Already Made It Clear NFL Stars Won’t Be Handed 2028 Olympics Spots

Flag football will make its debut as an Olympic sport in Los Angeles in 2028, and numerous NFL players have expressed their desire to play in hopes of getting a gold medal.

Those who are currently on the United States flag football team were not thrilled to learn that their spots might be taken.

Darrell “Housh” Doucette, the quarterback of the U.S. flag football team, made it clear months ago that he would not give up his spot without a spot.

“I think it’s disrespectful that they just automatically assume that they’re able to just join the Olympic team because of the person that they are – they didn’t help grow this game to get to the Olympics,” Doucette said to The Guardian. “Give the guys who helped this game get to where it’s at their respect.”

Players like Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Chicago Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams have both expressed interest in playing in the Olympics.