Roger Goodell's 'Absolutely' Means One Seahawk Could Be Bringing Home Olympic Gold
Alright, 12s, listen up! You know how we bleed green and blue for our Hawks on the gridiron? Well, get ready to add some red, white, and blue to that because HUGE news just dropped that could see one of our own representing the Emerald City on the world's biggest stage. Commissioner Roger Goodell just said he "absolutely" expects to see active NFL players in the 2028 Olympics! Seriously, active players, fighting for gold!
The Olympic Stage Awaits Our Gridiron Stars
This isn't some far-off dream, folks. Flag football is making its Olympic debut in just two years, in 2028, and the NFL is ready to roll out the red carpet. The league has already given the green light, saying up to one active player per team can go. And Goodell, in an interview with Suzy Shuster on Women’s Sports Now, didn't mince words. He said, "Absolutely," when asked if he expects NFL players to be there. He even confirmed, "We approved it a year ago, and I’ve had a lot of players that have said, ‘We want to participate in that.’" This is huge for our guys, right? He even pointed out how perfectly the timing works out, saying it’ll be "before camps" and "the first week of the Olympics." Goodell knows our players are "competitors" who "love the big stage," and the chance "to win a gold medal, or any medal, is something I think they would all treasure." He's convinced, and honestly, so am I!
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Who From the Hawks Could Go for Gold?
So, who from our beloved Hawks could actually make the cut for the U.S. men’s national flag football team? This isn't just about being a beast in pads and smashing through a line. The Fanatics Flag Football Classic showed us there's a real difference between tackle and flag. We're talking pure, unadulterated athleticism where every step and every move counts. They're looking for serious "shiftiness and speed," and "versatility is a must." Think about it: our guys like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, with his insane route running and quick cuts, or Rashid Shaheed, who can simply fly past defenders, have exactly that kind of quickness. Cooper Kupp, with his veteran savvy and incredible hands, also has that shifty, elusive talent. Sam Darnold, too, with his dual-threat athleticism and arm talent, could even make him a dark horse for a different role, maybe even at quarterback or as a utility player. Imagine one of them, without the pads, just flying around the field, making plays that could bring home a medal for the USA! That's the kind of excitement we live for!
This is just getting started, folks, but the thought of a Seahawk potentially standing on an Olympic podium in 2028? Man, that gives me chills! We've got our eyes glued to Lumen Field every Sunday, but now we'll be watching the Olympic trials with a whole new level of Hawk pride. The early season is just getting underway for MLB and NFL, but this Olympic news is already hyping up the future! Let's hope one of our speedy, versatile players gets that call. Get ready to cheer even louder, 12s, because our reach might just extend all the way to the Olympic Games!
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.