Should Tom Brady unretire to lead Team USA in flag football at the 2028 Olympics? Fans manifest GOAT's return for one last time
In a decision that could redefine international football, the NFL has given the green light for its players to participate in the 2028 Summer Olympics, set to be held in Los Angeles.
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Unanimously approved at the Spring League Meeting on May 20, this monumental step opens the door for elite athletes to compete in flag football on a global stage. Yet, amid the excitement, one name continues to overshadow all others—Tom Brady.
2028 Olympics flag football sparks wild fan theories about Tom Brady 's potential NFL comeback
The seven-time Super Bowl champion may have stepped away from the gridiron in 2023, but fans are refusing to let go of the dream. With the International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially including flag football in the 2028 Games, the thought of Brady suiting up one more time—this time under the red, white, and blue—has created a frenzy of speculation online.
Social media has lit up with posts envisioning a fantasy Team USA roster, and Brady remains the centerpiece.
Though he's now 51 and comfortably settled into life post-retirement, serving as Fox Sports' top NFL analyst and a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, the Olympics offer a unique loophole. Brady's broadcast obligations have distanced him from the NFL sidelines, but this international event could give him a free pass to compete without conflicting professional ties.
After all, nothing screams legacy like closing your football career with Olympic gold.
"Can't wait to see Patrick Mahomes throw a high ball to Travis Hunter who then proceeds to head tap a Brazilian man," one fan joked on X (formerly Twitter), imagining a star-studded lineup that could include Kansas City's Mahomes and Jacksonville's dynamic wideout Travis Hunter. But it's the mere possibility of Brady leading that squad which elevates the anticipation to a whole new level.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell echoed the significance of the moment, saying, "It's an incredible honor for any athlete to represent their country in the Olympics, which is the pinnacle of global sport." That sentiment was echoed by Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, who said, "It's an incredible honor... winning an Olympic gold medal has always been a dream of my life."
The NFL and NFLPA's collaboration ensures that each team can nominate one player, making the selection process highly competitive.
With names like Tyreek Hill, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen in the mix, the Olympic roster is expected to be a who's who of football excellence. But even with that level of talent, all eyes remain fixed on Brady.
While no official announcement has come from the quarterback himself, the public's appetite for one final Brady chapter is louder than ever. After throwing for 89,214 yards and 335 touchdowns in a historic career, the only accolade missing from his resume might just be an Olympic medal.
The 2028 Olympics, scheduled from July 14 to 30, promise not only a debut for flag football but possibly a curtain call for a man whose name is etched in NFL immortality. Whether Tom Brady answers the call or not, the dream lives on—and the countdown to Los Angeles has officially begun.
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