Patrick Mahomes on playing flag football in Olympics: 'Leave that to the younger guys'
Fans hoping for Patrick Mahomes to participate in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be disappointed.
The Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback has effectively shut the door on the possibility of competing for gold at the Los Angeles Games.
“I’ll probably leave that to the younger guys,” Mahomes said to reporters Thursday. “I’ll be a little older by the time that thing comes around.”
Mahomes turns 30 years old in September. The Olympic flag football competition is scheduled a few months prior to his 33rd birthday.
The nine-year veteran will likely still be in his athletic prime when the 2028 Olympics get underway, but the wear and tear from the annual grind of an NFL season certainly factors into the equation.
Mahomes is on board with the NFL’s recent decision to allow its players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Olympics.
“It’s awesome honestly,” Mahomes said. “Just to be able to showcase the NFL to the whole world through flag football.”
The good news is Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who will turn 29 years old in 2028, seems eager to play at the Olympics.
“Just to think about the chances of playing in an Olympics and getting a gold medal, is a dream,” Jefferson said this month.
Nevertheless, we’re still three years away from knowing who’ll tryout and play on Team USA’s flag football team. And current flag football players such as Darrell Doucette III aren’t inclined to just give up an opportunity to sport a Team USA uniform, either. So, we’ll all just have to wait and see.
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