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Robert Griffin III Aims for 2028 Olympics with USA Flag Football
Robert Griffin III announced his intentions to pursue a spot with the USA National Team in flag football for the 2028 Olympics. The announcement came the same day that Team USA defeated two teams of NFL players at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles.
Robert Griffin III, the former Cleveland Browns quarterback, announced his intentions via social media to pursue a gold medal in flag football at the 2028 Olympics. Griffin stated that there is no greater honour than wearing USA across your chest. It remains unclear if Griffin, age 36, will be a player or have another role with the team. The announcement coincided with Team USA's performance at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles. Team USA went 3-0 in the competition against teams of current and former NFL players. They outscored their opponents by a combined score of 106-44.
Key Facts
- Robert Griffin III is seeking a spot on the USA National Team.
- Griffin aims to compete in flag football at the 2028 Olympics.
- Team USA's flag football squad competed at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on the same day as Griffin's announcement.
- Team USA won all three of their games at the Classic.
- The team's victories came against teams comprised of current and former NFL players.
- Team USA defeated a team led by quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels 39-14.
- Tom Brady played for the Founders team in their match against Team USA.
- Stefon Diggs caught a touchdown pass from Brady in that game.