Jason Kelce Challenges Flag Football Stars for 2028 Olympic Team USA Spot

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will feature flag football, and the decision to allow NFL players to compete has sparked a lively debate. Jason Kelce, former Philadelphia Eagles center, has thrown down the gauntlet, proposing a showdown to decide who represents Team USA. "Let’s have the flag football national team face off against an NFL-selected squad," Kelce suggested on his podcast New Heights. "The winners go to the Olympics."

This bold idea comes as U.S. men’s flag football quarterback Darrell Doucette III defends his team’s dominance, insisting they shouldn’t be overshadowed by NFL stars. Doucette’s squad topped global rankings last year, yet Kelce remains skeptical. "I’m confident the NFL players would come out on top," he quipped, admitting he knows little about flag football but trusts the pros’ athletic edge.

Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end and Jason’s brother, questioned whether Doucette fears competition. "Why box out NFL players just because they haven’t played this style?" Travis asked. The debate highlights a broader clash: the grit and finesse of flag football specialists versus the raw power of NFL athletes. As the Olympics approach, this proposed tryout could settle the score and shape Team USA’s roster.