feature-image
feature-image

Joe Burrow got a hold of Aaron Rodgers‘ diary and is taking all of the pages from it. No, we’re not talking about the fact that Burrow followed Rodgers into the infirmary faster than one can say ‘touchdown!’ This time, Burrow is eyeing the same gridiron glory Rodgers is after. Like their clay court friends, these QBs are ready to play for their country.

Terrell Owens holding Dude Wipes XL

Aaron Rodgers mentioned wanting to suit up for the country and play flag football in the Olympics, stating that the growth of football, in recent years, had been ‘exciting‘. “With it being an Olympic sport in 2028 and the potential for the NFL players to get involved, who knows? It could be part of the next chapter in my football career.” He said. How exciting, to watch some of our favorite pigskin slingers a part of the same team.

Watch What’s Trending Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Joe Burrow prepares for 2028 flag football

Well, Joe Burrow is prepping to suit for Team USA too. With the Summer Olympics set for 2028 in Los Angeles, and flag football making its debut, the idea isn’t as far-fetched as it seems. And Burrow is all in on his preparations.

ADVERTISEMENT

article-image
“I really want to play for the Olympic flag football team,”
Burrow said. “Like Me, Ja’marr, Justin, Me and my friends out there playing football. . . . I think it’d be really cool.” Before saying that it would be ’embarrassing’ for the United States not to secure the gold medal the first time that flag football is played on an Olympic level. 

ADVERTISEMENT

With Burrow’s competitive spirit and drive, Team USA might just be unbeatable. Stay tuned, this could be the next big touchdown for American football on the global stage. 

Share this with a friend:

Link Copied!

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Written by

author-image

Jhelum Mehta

494 Articles

Jhelum Mehta is an NFL content analyst at EssentiallySports. Having started her journey as a writer, she harbors immense knowledge when it comes to the game of touchdowns and tackles. Her current position at ES allows Jhelum to formulate a gripping analysis of live matches that 'pocket' her perspective pieces and help assemble engaging articles. On account of this, Jhelum has been able to statistically armor her articles and also procure a couple of ‘Editor's picks’ under her belt. Despite the diversity of the articles she has covered, Jhelum predominantly reports on the Patrick Mahomes-led Kansas City Chiefs, which also remain an integral theme of her off-court pieces. Away from the enthusiasm and passion of the gridiron, Jhelum devotes her time to crafting stories and "quarterbacking" new dance moves.

Know more

Edited by

editor-image

Cristin Varghese

ADVERTISEMENT