“I had a personal reason I was dealing with that day. It wasn’t about politics, or who’s in the office, or anything. I just had something personal,” A.J. Brown said. This year, when the Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl, per tradition, they were invited to the White House to meet the President. But Jalen Hurts’ wide receiver skipped the plan to attend the ceremony. Brown has undoubtedly helped the franchise in the postseason. He totaled 43 yards and a TD in the Super Bowl this February. And now, after already sitting out the meeting with Donald Trump, it looks like there’s another big event he won’t be showing up for either.

On Tuesday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz dropped some big news. He posted a photo of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Instagram, the future site of the 2028 Olympics. While that itself wasn’t the headline, what he wrote in the caption definitely was: “NFL owners have approved allowing players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.”

That means NFL stars could actually hit the Olympic stage, show off their skills, and even compete for gold. But not everyone’s jumping on board.

According to Dov Kleiman’s post on X, Jalen Hurts’ Eagles star A.J. Brown isn’t interested. But why? Well, AJ. Brown explained, “I heard the Olympics is during camp. So, yeah, that would be tough…That would be fun just to compete. Me personally, no, because of camp. [The media] would be complaining, ‘A.J. Brown is not in camp.’ So would the fans. So I’m going to keep the main thing the main thing.”

Damn: Eagles star WR A.J. Brown is NOT interested in playing flag football at the 2028 Olympics:

“I heard the Olympics is during camp. So, yeah, that would be tough…That would be fun just to compete. Me personally, no, because of camp. [The media] would be complaining, ‘A.J.… pic.twitter.com/0n4LsqTk4V

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 21, 2025

Fair enough, he’s choosing football camp over Olympic glory. The Summer Games are set for July 14-30 in 2028, and they’re definitely going to spark tough choices for plenty of players. Will they skip training camp to play a different kind of football on the world stage?

Ultimately, only 12 NFL stars will get to represent in the 2028 Olympics. Six more might slide in as alternates. And sure, the league won’t have trouble filling those spots; guys will line up for it. But not everyone’s jumping at the chance. Some, like A.J. Brown, are staying locked in. For them, camp comes first. The season matters more. So, after skipping the White House visit, this marks the second major event Brown’s chosen to pass on. But perhaps A.J. Brown’s QB, Jalen Hurts, won’t be following his path.

Jalen Hurts is already endorsing the Olympics?

Last summer, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts stepped into the spotlight, not just on the field but on the Olympic stage. In a bold, cinematic commercial by the NFL, he lit the torch at the L.A. Coliseum, kicking off the hype for flag football at the 2028 Olympics. In that featured video, Hurts said, “It’s our turn,” indicating the league’s turn to grace the Olympics’ stage. Now, fast forward, it’s real.

NFL owners just approved it. Players can suit up and represent Team USA. So, unlike A.J. Brown, will Jalen Hurts go to play flag football? Perhaps, yes, thanks to the NFL commercial for giving a hint.

But here’s the deal… the Olympics run smack in the middle of NFL training camp. That’s going to stir some drama. Will top guys, like Jalen Hurts, skip camp to chase gold? That’s the big question. NFL exec Jeff Miller says it’s a conversation they have to have. And it won’t be a quiet one.

As of now, the plan is tight—just one player per NFL team, plus international picks. The setup will be small squads, 5-on-5, no lines, and fast-paced action on a 50-yard field. It’s flashy, fun, and a whole new vibe. But let’s be real, not everyone’s going to say yes, especially if it means missing camp.