NFL Stars Struggle in Flag Football

It's March 31st. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real-time.

Flag football hits the Olympics in 2028 at the Los Angeles Games, and Team USA looks strong

with a roster full of pro flag players, who've been grinding for years without tackle football.

The NFL Greenlitts stars to join last summer, but Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton doubts

even one will crack the squad. Earlier this month at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic,

Team USA crushed two teams, stacked with current and former NFL players, winning the whole.

Thing, Payton coach in the event and saw firsthand how the flag pros dominated.

NFL guys bring power and skill, but they struggle with flag football's unique rules,

like flag protection and quick stops. It's a whole different beast, leaving even top

talents humbled on the field. Players like Joe Burrow showed flashes and want that gold,

but acclimating takes one or two months of dedicated training time they can't spare from.

NFL Prep Payton figures the high-protein NFL spots has faded fast.

Meanwhile, former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III is gunning for a team USA spot this year

at training camp for the August world championships. With two years to go, the gaps real,

but watch how it closes. Come L.A.