Buffalo Bills quarterback and 2024 NFL MVP Josh Allen has said he would be "very honored" to represent Team USA in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where the sport will make its Olympic debut. His comments matter because they signal that some of the NFL's biggest stars are willing to take part, which could significantly raise the tournament's profile.

Allen, speaking to Fox News Digital on behalf of sleep-aid brand Natrol, said he had always wanted to compete for his country but was unsure whether his skillset suited flag football, noting that its players "move different" and excel at evasion rather than his own power-running style. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has separately said many players have expressed interest and that the Olympic calendar, with games played before training camps open, creates a natural window for active NFL players to take part.