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Patrick Mahomes addressed the possibility that he would play for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics For Team USA’s flag football team.
Kansas City’s Chief Superstar is speculated to date as a potential option to lead the US Olympic Flag Football competition.
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File – Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes bites a mouth guard while warming up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffman)
However, when asked about it by a reporter on Thursday, Mahomes seemed uninterested in the role.
“I’ll probably leave it to the younger guys, and by the time I’m coming, I’ll be a little older,” Mahomes said.
In the summer of 2028, when the game was held, Mahomes was 32 years old and has been away for a few weeks since he turned 33 that September.
Mahomes previously suggested that he “want to play” at the Olympics, but questioned whether he had the skills to do so, and also expressed concern about his age in August.
“I have a desire. I don’t know if my skill set is what I need for flag football,” Mahomes said at the time. A lovely kick.
“First of all, I’m in my 30s at that point and then I’m scrambling a lot in the QB position. I’m not just sitting there. And there might be an athletic quarterback out there. You can become a coach. Can you win the gold medal to be a coach?
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) will be celebrating with fans off the field on Sunday, January 23, 2022 after a playoff football game in the NFL division round with the Buffalo Bills in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP photo/Colin E. Bray)
NFL Unanimously owned During a meeting earlier this month, players were approved for participation in flag football.
Last month, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said interest in competition at the summer Olympics was a hot topic in the league and could add a resolution on the issue.
“Well, I’ve heard directly from a lot of players who want to join and represent their country, whether it’s their hometown or their country.” Goodell said April.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) saw a pass in the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on January 30, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
“I think that’s something that the union and clubs will continue to discuss. Both of these things will probably be resolved in the next 60 days.”
Other players interested in competing at the Olympics include Tyreek Hill, Aaron Jones and Kyle Juszczyk. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who won the Super Bowl in February, recently tabbed the game’s Flag Football Ambassador.
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