NFL players have received formal approval to participate in flag football during its inaugural appearance at the 2028 Summer Olympics. However, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has indicated that he is unlikely to join Team USA, as reported by Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com.

At the recent NFL spring meetings held in Minneapolis, team owners unanimously consented to allow players to compete in the Olympic Games, according to insights from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Although Mahomes has previously expressed reservations about participating, his concerns are understandable given the potential risks of injury while he continues to focus on his career with the Chiefs.

While Mahomes may not be vying for a roster spot, Team USA boasts several elite quarterbacks who could step in. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who recently appeared in a promotional advertisement highlighting flag football's Olympic debut, has shown interest in representing his country. "I don't know if there's anything official. If we'd be able to participate, but I know it'd be a great honor to be able to represent and have the opportunity to have a gold medal," Hurts remarked ahead of the Super Bowl, according to Lena Smirnova of olympics.com. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has also expressed enthusiasm about the possibility. "That's an exciting opportunity. I'm not entirely sure how that would work out with training camp and all of our obligations here," Burrow stated, as noted by Chris Roling of Bengals Wire. As flag football approaches its Olympic debut, it seems Mahomes may be out, while Hurts and Burrow, among others, could make their mark in this new arena.