Ex-NFL Star Robert Griffin III Eyes 2028 Olympic Gold
Former Pro Bowl quarterback Robert Griffin III is training for a new kind of championship: representing Team USA in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The retired NFL star received an invitation to join training camp as the sport makes its Olympic debut.
A former NFL quarterback is swapping tackle football for flags in pursuit of Olympic glory on home soil.
Robert Griffin III, the 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, accepted an invitation to Team USA flag football training camp last month. He's now competing for a spot on the roster that will represent the country when flag football makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
The journey starts with training camps in April and May, where 24 athletes will compete for 18 spots. That group will be trimmed to 12 players for the 2026 IFAF World Championships in Germany, which serves as a proving ground for the Olympic team.
Griffin respects the challenge ahead. Team USA has dominated international competition, winning five consecutive world championships under the leadership of quarterback Darrell Doucette III, who recently led the squad to victory against NFL players at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic.
"All I'm trying to do is add to that greatness," Griffin told TMZ Sports. "I want to go for gold with Team USA, and I'm just going through every single step to make that happen and respecting these guys and respecting the flag football community along the way."
The announcement marks a full circle moment for Griffin, who played eight NFL seasons with Washington, Cleveland, and Baltimore. Now he's aiming to wear red, white, and blue on the biggest stage in sports.
Why This Inspires
Griffin's Olympic pursuit shows that retirement from one dream can be the starting line for another. At a time when many former athletes struggle to find purpose after their playing days end, he's proving that dedication and passion can open unexpected doors.
His willingness to start over as a competitor, not a coach or analyst, demonstrates humility. He's not asking for special treatment because of his NFL pedigree. He's earning his way through the same tryout process as every other hopeful.
The 2028 Games will also introduce millions of viewers to elite flag football athletes who have built this sport while tackle football dominated headlines. Griffin's platform could shine a light on their incredible talent.
A new chapter is beginning, and this time the end zone might be in an Olympic stadium.
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