Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has expressed his strong desire to represent Team USA in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The six-time Pro Bowler and NFL superstar sees the Olympic Games as a potential opportunity to extend his football career and compete on a global stage.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans expressed interest in representing Team USA in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Evans, a six-time Pro Bowler and the franchise's all-time leading scorer, made his interest known on Saturday at the NFC's Pro Bowl Games practice. He highlighted that participating in the Pro Bowl's new flag football format over the past two years has given him a valuable glimpse into the sport.
'This is good practice for me in the Olympics,' Evans stated. Turning 32 in August and with one more year remaining on his current contract, Evans acknowledged that retirement by 2028 is a possibility. 'Most likely I'll be retired by 2028. How many years is that? Three years? I don't know. But if I am retired, I would definitely like to play in the Olympics.' The International Olympic Committee announced in October 2023 that both men's and women's flag football will debut at the 2028 Games. Evans, who would be nearly 35 years old when the Games commence, holds the record for the most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons (11), tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice. His 105 regular-season touchdowns since 2014 are the most in the league. Flag football in the Olympics will be non-tackling and played on a 50-yard field that is 25 yards wide with two 10-yard end zones. The International Federation of American Football is overseeing the development and implementation of the Olympic flag football program
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