NFL Star Wants Tom Brady at 2028 Olympics for Flag Football
Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba says he'd love to team up with Tom Brady when flag football debuts at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The legendary quarterback is already coming out of retirement next month to play the sport in Saudi Arabia.
The 2028 Olympics just got a lot more interesting for football fans.
Flag football will make its Olympic debut in Los Angeles, and Seattle Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba has his dream teammate picked out: Tom Brady. When asked during Super Bowl LX media availability if he'd want to compete, Smith-Njigba didn't hesitate.
"I would," he said quickly. His first choice for a teammate was New York Jets receiver Garrett Wilson, his close friend from Ohio State. But then he floated an even bigger idea.
"I think Tom Brady, him coming back maybe. That would be awesome," Smith-Njigba added.
The timing might actually work. Brady is already lacing up for flag football next month at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Saudi Arabia on March 21. He'll join NFL stars like Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, Christian McCaffrey, and Maxx Crosby at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.
Brady explained his return to competition last September. "Obviously, with the Olympics coming up in 2028, I think it's all the NFL players' first exposure to it, and I didn't want to miss out on being a part of it," he said.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion sees flag football as something special. "I have always admired the power of flag football and how it connects fans of all ages, and it's awesome to be able to showcase the sport on such a global stage while joining together so many incredibly skilled athletes," Brady shared.
Even Rob Gronkowski, Brady's legendary tight end partner, was invited to join the Saudi Arabia event.
Why This Inspires
Flag football's Olympic inclusion opens the door for athletes of all ages to compete at the highest level. It proves you don't need full contact to showcase elite skill, strategy, and athleticism on the world stage.
The sport connects generations, from kids playing at recess to retired NFL legends considering Olympic comebacks. Brady's enthusiasm shows that competition and excellence don't have retirement ages.
Could Brady add Olympic athlete to his already legendary resume by age 51? Stranger things have happened.
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