Bengals QB Burrow Eyes 2028 Olympic Flag Football

Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, expressed enthusiasm for competing in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics during a press conference in Los Angeles on March 20, 2026, ahead of the Fanatics Flag Football Classic. The event, set for March 21 at BMO Stadium, brings together current and former NFL stars in a non-contact format that previews the sport's Olympic debut, where players can represent Team USA for a chance at gold.

Burrow, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, described the opportunity as a lifelong dream. "When this got announced, I was pretty excited about it," he told reporters. "The opportunity to win a gold medal, you know, that's something that I've thought about a moment like that for a long time since I was a kid. I think it will be something very special." While acknowledging the Super Bowl as the pinnacle of professional football, Burrow noted that Olympic competition would offer a distinct honor, emphasizing global representation and ambassadorship for the sport.

The Fanatics Classic, organized by retired NFL legend Tom Brady, features two teams of NFL players alongside a matchup with the USA National Flag Football Team. Burrow captains one...