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Patrick Andres

Mark Andrews Suggests One NFL Player Could Win Olympic Flag Football Gold ‘Himself’

It's becoming increasingly likely that the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will have an American flavor, as flag football, lacrosse, baseball and softball, cricket and squash are all moving closer to joining the program.

Never before has American football been included in the Olympics, although it was demonstrated at the 1932 Games in Los Angeles. Rumblings of the sport's imminent inclusion have generated excitement this week at all levels of the game.

Ravens tight end Mark Andrews was asked Friday what flag football’s presence in the Games would mean, and he replied by naming his preferred candidate to represent the United States.

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