“I’m excited. The Americans are obviously going to have a bit of an advantage, but it will be fun to watch other teams fight for the gold medal.” Those were the words of Tom Brady at the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, a setting meant to celebrate past greatness, not spark Olympic fever. And yet, that’s exactly what happened. With the world’s biggest sports stars watching on, Brady dropped what felt less like a casual comment and more like the first domino in a comeback nobody saw coming. It didn’t just sound like admiration for Team USA. It sounded like a man plotting his next historic move.
And now, that move is gaining serious traction. According to new reports, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, who will be 50 years old when the 2028 Los Angeles Games roll around is considering the unthinkable: suiting up for Team USA in the Olympic debut of flag football. Not for another Lombardi, not for legacy points in the NFL, but for something far bigger. Olympic gold. A shot at rewriting history once more and, perhaps, saving America’s medal hopes with one last jaw-dropping chapter. Because for Brady, being the greatest of all time may no longer be enough. This is about becoming an even bigger living legend on the global stage.
At 47, Tom Brady has already said goodbye to professional football, twice. But the legendary quarterback might be ready to make one final, unexpected comeback. According to reports from The Daily Mail, Brady is seriously considering joining the U.S. national flag football team for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The modified version of American football, where pulling a flag replaces full-contact tackles, will make its Olympic debut that year and Brady, it seems, wants in on the action. Citing an inside source, The Daily Mail revealed, “He wants a gold medal. And what better way to stay GOAT — the greatest of all time — than to get back in the game and help your country win?”
The NFL has already greenlit its players to compete in flag football at the Olympics, opening the door for its superstars to step onto the international stage. Brady will turn 50 during the summer of 2028, adding powerful symbolism especially as the Pro Football Hall of Fame also plans to induct him that same August. A Hall of Fame enshrinement and an Olympic campaign? That would be a summer to remember. Brady’s journey to this potential Olympic moment hasn’t been without its twists.
He’s transitioned into broadcasting with a massive $375 million deal at Fox Sports and taken on minority ownership roles with the Las Vegas Raiders and Birmingham City FC. Yet despite the business moves and the broadcast booth, sources say the fire to compete hasn’t gone out. And with other NFL megastars like Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow also eyeing Olympic gold, the competition for a spot on Team USA promises to be as fierce as any Super Bowl.
NFL Stars dream big, while facing the Olympic dilemma
The dream of Olympic gold is igniting excitement across the NFL, with stars like Tom Brady and Justin Jefferson publicly embracing the idea of suiting up for Team USA at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. “To be honest, I’m at a loss for words,” Jefferson said, expressing how surreal the moment feels. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell echoed the pride of this historic opportunity, calling Olympic participation “an incredible honor” and a moment to showcase that football isn’t just an American sport. With the NFL officially announcing on X that its players can compete in Olympic flag football, the buzz has only intensified.
However, the path to Olympic glory comes with its own set of complications. The current rules allow only one player per NFL roster (plus one international designee) to represent a national team, meaning selection will be as competitive as the Super Bowl itself. NFL officials must still sort out key logistical hurdles before elite talent can safely chase gold on the world stage. Although many players have already gotten a taste of flag football through the revamped Pro Bowl Games, they still face unresolved issues ranging from injury protections and salary cap implications to ensuring proper field conditions and medical standards.
And while flag football is marketed as a safer alternative to the traditional game, it’s not entirely risk-free. A 2021 CDC study showed head injuries are 15 times less common, but they still exist. Dr. Robert Parisien of Mount Sinai, who co-authored a 2025 study analyzing over 2,500 emergency room visits related to flag football, highlights that it’s not just a walk in the park. As Olympic preparations heat up, fans can dream of Patrick Mahomes and other icons draped in gold but the reality behind the scenes is far more complex.
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