Ex-Chiefs QB joins group launching professional flag football league

The NFL announced recently that it is partnering with TMRW Sports to develop and operate a professional flag football league for women and men. The new professional league will launch with support from a broad and influential investor pool, including NFL clubs, established institutional and strategic investors, and current and former NFL players. The investment group supporting the launch of the league is a list of NFL legends and active players, including former Chiefs quarterback Joe Montana, Pro Football Hall of Famers Peyton Manning, Steve Young, and Larry Fitzgerald, as well as Tom Brady, Eli Manning, Justin Tuck, Ryan Nece, and Dhani Jones, and current players Arik Armstead, Bobby Wagner, and Russell Wilson.

Also part of the investment group are women’s sports champions Billie Jean King, Ilana Kloss, Alex Morgan, and Serena Williams. NFL partners with @TMRWSports , world-class investors and athletes to launch new professional Flag Football league. pic.

twitter. com/xBqiWR8BsT — NFL (@NFL) March 30, 2026 “Flag football represents so much of what makes this game special, showcasing the skill, creativity, and competitiveness that define this sport,” said NFL Legend and seven-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady in a statement. “Flag football’s rapid rise has been incredible, and the extensive list of current and former players supporting this league shows just how strongly athletes believe in its future.

I’m excited to help take this sport to even greater heights through the launch of a professional flag football league. ” The NFL and TMRW Sports will continue to discuss league design and operational planning over the coming months to ensure a world-class experience for athletes and fans alike. The launch timeline is expected to align with the run-up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, maximizing visibility and momentum for the sport.