The 2028 Olympics are still rather far away, and despite that, it will likely be upon us sooner rather than later. This raises the question that has been on many NFL fans’ minds ever since flag football was announced: could they see their favorite players on an international scale playing against other nations’ best? This has been discussed in recent months as the league considers its options and what they may look to do.
Rashid Shaheed would be the most obvious choice, as speed kills, and having a player who can move at the raw pace he does is a killer in any version of the sport. There are few in the NFL who can keep up with him on defense, if any, so pairing him up with the best of the best in the American market against the rest of the world is bound to pan out well.
Additionally, one that may work out well is Alvin Kamara, even despite the lack of running game in many cases. His talents can be displayed in any version of the sport as well, and his elusiveness makes him an asset in a sport where keeping your flags away from opponents is paramount. Given his ability to catch the ball like a wide receiver anyway, that would not be any concern for the offense he is put in.
It will be intriguing to see how this situation resolves itself in the coming days, and if the NFL is willing to allow players from the league to go to the Olympics and compete for their country.
