Allowing the Olympics to carry your sport upward to wider global recognition is a time-honored tradition. Ask basketball how it boomed when professionals were allowed to play for the first time, or any number of niche sports who've ridden the wave of television exposure to worldwide participation jumps.
American football—set to make its Olympic debut in flag form in 2028 in Los Angeles—is hoping for such a global breakthrough. However, per ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio, whether NFL players will participate remains up in the air.
