Flag football is slated to be introduced as an Olympic sport when the Summer Games come to Los Angeles in 2028. During the NFL's annual meeting on Tuesday, commissioner Roger Goodell made it clear that the league's players want to compete in the inaugural event.

The NFL helped get flag football into the 2028 Olympics. Some of players are hoping to participate in the Olympic festivities.

Ten groups have submitted bids to the NFL to be investors in new women's and men's professional flag football leagues, sources told ESPN.