Robert Griffin III has announced plans to compete for Team USA in flag football at the 2028 Olympics, marking a potential return to elite competition for the former NFL quarterback. Griffin, who effectively retired from professional football in 2020, is targeting the newly added Olympic sport as his next competitive chapter.
Flag football will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, providing former NFL players a new pathway to international competition. The sport's inclusion represents a significant opportunity for American football talent to showcase skills on the global stage, with the home advantage of competing in Los Angeles.