Robert Griffin III Selected for USA Flag Football Camps

Robert Griffin III, the former NFL quarterback and 2011 Heisman Trophy winner, has been selected to attend USA Football's training camps for the United States men's national flag football team, marking his return to competitive play after four years away from the field.

The 36-year-old Griffin earned his invitation following a strong performance at recent trials, joining 23 other athletes in the pool for the 2026 roster. USA Football announced the selections on Thursday, with camps scheduled to begin April 16-19 in Chula Vista, California, followed by another session May 21-24. Officials plan to narrow the group to 18 players for a June training camp before finalizing a 12-member squad and alternates to compete in the International Federation of American Football Men's Flag Football World Championships, set for August 13-16 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Griffin shared the news on social media, writing, "The work is just getting started. Excited to work with my new teammates. USA! USA! USA!" His addition brings a high-profile name to a team dominated by flag football specialists. Among the other quarterbacks invited are Nico Casares, Antonio Coleman and Darrell Housh Doucette III, the...