Robert Griffin III confirms pursuit of 2028 Olympic flag football dream
As the NFL offseason shifts toward the 2026 NFL Draft, flag football has taken center stage. Team USA dominated its opponent on Saturday—a roster that notably included Tom Brady and Joe Burrow. The 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles will mark the debut of flag football as an official event.
Now, a former NFL quarterback has confirmed he plans to chase gold. MORE: Rob Gronkowski injured during Fanatics Flag Football Classic Former Washington Commanders quarterback Robert Griffin III announced live on Saturday that he intends to pursue a gold medal with Team USA. He reinforced that commitment later that night with a post on X.
“Proud and honored to announce that I will be going for gold in flag football with the USA National Team in 2028,” Griffin wrote in a post on X. Griffin also suggested he could contribute on both sides of the ball. During a FOX broadcast, he said he’s capable of playing some defense in addition to offense.
MORE: Giants’ Cam Skattebo apologizes amid CTE comment backlash The former Baylor standout has attempted an NFL comeback since his last appearance in 2020. Throughout his career, Griffin electrified fans with his dynamic playmaking ability. Feb 5, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Robert Griffin III and hiw wife Grete Griffen on the NFL Honors Red Carpet before Super Bowl LX at Palace of Fine Arts.
Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images However, injuries repeatedly derailed his trajectory. Most notably, he aggravated his ACL during a risky play in a wild-card game in his rookie season in 2012. Although Griffin never fully recaptured his early-career form, he has maintained elite athleticism and continues to showcase his conditioning on social media.