NFL Jun 17, 2026

Tom Brady refuses to rule out playing at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but happy to pass torch to Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen

👤
By Admin
Sports Journalist
Tom Brady refuses to rule out playing at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but happy to pass torch to Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen

Tom Brady has refused to rule out competing in Flag Football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, but insists he is happy to let his younger successors lead Team USA to gold.

Flag Football is primed to make its historic Olympic debut at the 2028 Games as one of the fastest-growing and most inclusive sports on the planet.

A vote last year saw NFL team owners grant players permission to feature at the Olympics, with each national side allowed to select one player per NFL roster while each team's "designated international player" would also be able to be involved for their respective country.

Speaking on on Tuesday, Brady was quizzed on his interest in returning to the field.

"I would never say never, but it's probably unlikely, just so you know," said Brady.

"I think for these young guys, it's probably good for them to do it. If I ever wanted to come in as an advisory role, as a coach, something like that, that's probably better suited for me. I'll let the young (guys) Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen get out there and try to win a gold medal for the U.S."

Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion, retired from the NFL in 2023 and will turn 49 this August.

The Las Vegas Raiders minority shareholder is due to return to action in the Flag Football Classic on March 21st, having seen the game relocated from Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles due to the war in Iran.

He will serve as co-captain of Founders FFC with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts against the Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels and Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow of Wildcats FFC.

"I love the NFL, I love the Raiders, I love working on that and different projects I have. So I have a lot going on," added Brady, who has also become one of the NFL's top analysts in his role with Fox Sports.

Tags:

nfl news

Share this article

Related Posts

NFL fixtures and schedule 2026: UK times for regular season games and post-season playoffs on road to Super Bowl LXI

NFL fixtures and schedule 2026: UK times for regular season games and post-season playoffs on road to Super Bowl LXI

All the fixtures and UK timings for the NFL’s 2026 season as the chase to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy starts all over again from September.All UK d...

NFL off-season 2026 LIVE: Latest signings, trades, free agents and news ahead of 2026 season

NFL off-season 2026 LIVE: Latest signings, trades, free agents and news ahead of 2026 season

Real Madrid's shift in transfer strategy under JoseJose Mourinho has made a fast start in the transfer window at Real Madrid despite the World Cup bei...

NFL: Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett traded to Los Angeles Rams as Odell Beckham Jr. makes sensational New York Giants return

NFL: Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett traded to Los Angeles Rams as Odell Beckham Jr. makes sensational New York Giants return

The Cleveland Browns have agreed terms on a trade to send two-time defensive player of the year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams.The trade is pen...

NFL 2026 international schedule: Record nine games to be played abroad with London hosting three and first-ever in Melbourne, Rio De Janeiro, Paris

NFL 2026 international schedule: Record nine games to be played abroad with London hosting three and first-ever in Melbourne, Rio De Janeiro, Paris

The 2026 NFL season will see a record-breaking nine international fixtures, with London hosting three and first-ever games in Melbourne, Rio de Janeir...

Patrick Mahomes: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback to make over $500m guaranteed after signing contract extension

Patrick Mahomes: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback to make over $500m guaranteed after signing contract extension

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has signed the NFL's first guaranteed $500m contract.Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl winner, will exte...

NFL Draft 2026: Seydou Traore proudly representing his South London roots as Miami Dolphins draft British tight end

NFL Draft 2026: Seydou Traore proudly representing his South London roots as Miami Dolphins draft British tight end

Seydou Traore first discovered football while watching Jason Bell and Osi Umenyiora's weekly NFL show on British television. Years later, he will soon...