The National Football League (NFL) is taking significant steps to embrace flag football, which is set to become an Olympic sport by 2028 and will be featured in the Pro Bowl. The NFL is currently hiring a Head of Flag Football, indicating a strategic move to integrate the sport more deeply into its operations. Flag football is also gaining momentum at the high school level, particularly among girls in various states, and is recognized as a global sport. The NFL's interest in flag football is not only a nod to the sport's increasing popularity but also a potential avenue for creating off-season content for its television partners.
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Flag football is going to be an Olympic sport in 2028. It's growing in popularity as a high school sport for girls in states nationwide. The #NFL should get out in front and create a fun flag league that can be a unique TV product for its partners in the offseason. https://t.co/ryi7CeRDI5
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The NFL is hiring a Head of Flag Football 👀 Flag football will be an Olympic sport beginning in 2028. https://t.co/M9sdPXcxKE
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