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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Next steps after tush push ban failed
Logistics of NFL players competing in the Olympics Mike Florio and Chris Simms weigh in on what NFL participation means for flag football athletes, who wants to participate, how many NFL players will be allowed to do so, what it means for contract negotiations and more. 12:53 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eagles' players not worried about tush push vote
Logistics of NFL players competing in the Olympics Mike Florio and Chris Simms weigh in on what NFL participation means for flag football athletes, who wants to participate, how many NFL players will be allowed to do so, what it means for contract negotiations and more. 12:53 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Broncos QB Peyton Manning Shares Heartfelt Message About Jim Irsay
On Wednesday afternoon, the Indianapolis Colts announced that owner Jim Irsay had passed away at the age of 65. The outpouring of love and support for the Colts and the Irsay family following his passing was abundant. A lot of his former players all shared heartfelt messages about how much Irsay meant to them. For former Denver Broncos legend Payton Manning, Irsay was the owner who drafted him first overall and brought him into the NFL. Advertisement During NFL Live on ESPN, Manning shared a heartfelt message about Irsay, expressing gratitude for the former Colts owner. "He gave me my start in the NFL... He was one of a kind," Manning said. "He loved the Colts, he loved the players that played for him, and I'll always be indebted to him for giving me my chance in the NFL." Manning was drafted by the Colts in 1998, and became the franchise quarterback for Irsay until 2010. The Colts, under Irsay and Manning, won Super Bowl XLI, and had an incredible career together. When Manning was the quarterback in Indianapolis, the Colts went 141 and 67. The two spent 14 years together, and had an incredible run. Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning before the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile Chenoy-Imagn Images After Irsay's passing, plenty of former players who played for a fraction of the amount of time that Manning did came forward and shared their love for Irsay. Advertisement For Manning, who came into the NFL as one of the most highly touted number one overall picks, Irsay pulled out all the stops. According to Manning, Irsay called Manning ahead of the NFL draft to let him know the Colts were going to take him. Irsay then asked what number Manning wanted to wear in the NFL, and had a Colts jersey made with Mannings number 18 on it. There was no owner quite like Irsay, and after his passing, the outpouring of love and support from former players tells the story. Manning's appreciation for Irsay is just one of many former Colts players that appreciated Irsay. Related: Former Broncos All-Pro CB Aqib Talib Sends Candid Advice For Jahdae Barron Related: Broncos Trade Idea Acquires NFC South Receiver for Bo Nix Former Broncos QB Peyton Manning Shares Heartfelt Message About Jim Irsay first appeared on Athlon Sports on May 22, 2025
CNN
20-05-2025
- Sport
- CNN
Owners vote to allow NFL players to participate in flag football competition at 2028 LA Olympic Games
NFL owners voted on Tuesday to allow players in the league to participate in the flag football competition at the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The proposal said that no more than one player from each team could participate in the event – which is making its Olympic debut as a sport in the City of Angels – as well as providing support for those players involved, including injury protection and salary cap credit. 'It's an incredible honor for any athlete to represent their country in the Olympics, which is the pinnacle of global sport,' NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. 'I know first-hand that the inclusion of flag football in the Olympics has sparked a tremendous amount of excitement among NFL players interested in the chance to compete for their country on the world stage. We are thrilled that they will now have that chance.' In order to pass any motion, there needs to be a 75% majority in favor of the rule change among NFL owners, with 24 out of 32 votes needed. The league will work with the players union, International Federation of American Football and relevant Olympic governing bodies on rules for the participation of NFL players. The Olympic flag football competition will consist of six men's and six women's teams with 10 players each. The game will be five-on-five with the rest of the players serving as substitutes. 'Players have expressed to us a great desire for the honor of competing in the Olympics, and we're excited that our members will be able to represent their country on the highest international stage,' NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell, Jr. said in a statement. 'We look forward to working with the league, IFAF, and Olympic authorities on the terms of their participation to ensure players who compete will do so with protections to their health, safety, and job.' Since flag football was announced on the Olympic program, an increasing clamor has risen about letting NFL players take part. NFL players have been seen competing in flag football events in recent years, with the Pro Bowl adding a flag football game to its schedule in 2023. 'The membership believes that participation by NFL players in flag football during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California will support such growth and advance several league interests, including increasing fan and public interest in flag football, expanding the global reach of the NFL,' the proposal stated. Flag football is a non-contact version of the traditional game. According to the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), it is played by more than 20 million people in more than 100 countries. Instead of tackles, a player is stopped by removing one of the two flags attacked to the ball-carriers waist. Games are five-on-five, with no offensive or defensive lines, and teams able to field a 12-person squad to choose from. 'I warmly welcome the outcome of this vote, which promises to add another dimension to what is already shaping up to be a game-changing debut for flag football at the Olympic Games,' IFAF President Pierre Trochet said in a statement. 'The National Football League is home to the biggest stars in American football, who come from more and more countries, and now have the opportunity to shine on the greatest stage in world sport, showcasing everything that makes flag football a genuine worldwide phenomenon.' Given the focus on speed and elusiveness to evade opposition trying to grab flags, NFL players such as Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson or Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley could make for valuable editions to Team USA's squad.
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS NFL owners make final decision on players competing in flag football at 2028 Olympics
NFL players will be able to compete in the 2028 Olympics after owners approved a resolution allowing them to suit up for flag football. The sport will be making its debut at the 2028 Games, and there has been much debate on who from the NFL would represent the United States, or if the pros would be eligible at all. Now, the process of selecting players for the USA flag can begin. More to follow
