This week, NFL owners voted to allow players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The resolution that was approved will allow one player per NFL team to try out for each country. A handful of current players on the Seahawks' roster have participated in flag football through the Pro Bowl Games, which in recent years has transitioned the Pro Bowl from one game to a weekend of events that culminates in an AFC vs. NFC flag football game. Receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was voted to his first Pro Bowl and played in the flag football game said, "I'm fortunate enough to have grown up in the 7-v-7 era. I've been playing 7-On and flag football really all my life up until college, of course took a break, and it was fun to go back out [to the Pro Bowl] against the best players in the world and have fun, compete, and play the game that I love."
Smith-Njigba was excited for the announcement to officially come out, "I had been asking around the league and asking the NFLPA guys, asking the front office if it was going to happen. So, I was happy to hear they're allowing NFL guys to play."
The league passing the resolution gives NFL players a chance to play on the world's biggest stage and compete in a sport against other countries. Cornerback Riq Woolen, a player who played 20 games at receiver in college before making the switch to the defensive side of the ball said playing in the had been a dream since he was young.
"I think it's pretty cool because the game of football is growing and I just think that as a kid, being in the Olympics is something I always wanted to do. Now the sport of football being able to be in there gives a lot of people the chance of fulfilling that dream of being in the Olympics.
Woolen added, "It's the first ever Olympics where you can play football. So, I would love to do it just because it's making history as well."
A player like Woolen has an advantage having experience playing both receiver and corner, that would be valuable to a flag football team where two-way players are useful, especially someone with Woolen's size and speed.
When asked if he'd be able to play both sides of the ball, Woolen said, "Oh yeah definitely If they called me to do it, I'll do it."
With one player per team allowed to try out, Woolen and Smith-Njigba both agreed that cornerback Devon Witherspoon could have a good shot to make the team from the Seahawks.
Woolen said, "Other than myself, I'd have to say Spoon. I feel like it is hard because with flag football, I choose a lot of speed players."
"I definitely would go back out there," Smith-Njigba said. "But if I had to pick one, probably Witherspoon… I think he's our best DB on the team and his effort is unmatched, and he would bring a lot of energy on and off the field."
Witherspoon, being as confident as he is, rightfully so, agreed, "I'm for sure going with little Spoon. Little Spoon gotta be out there. A couple more guys, but I can't speak for everybody. I want to speak for me."
And with the news of allowing NFL players to try out, players have already started deciding who their "Dream Team" would be. For Smith-Njigba, the answer was easy.
"I'd go my old teammate, C.J. Stroud at quarterback. I got me. I have Garrett Wilson, Justin Jefferson and Tyreek Hill."
Seahawks players participated in an offseason workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) and cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) and cornerback Riq Woolen (27) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) and wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25) and running back Zach Charbonnet (26) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) and quarterback Drew Lock (2) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) and cornerback Riq Woolen (27) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
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Seahawks safety Ty Okada (39) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
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The Seahawks participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
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The Seahawks participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
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Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
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Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
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Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
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The Seahawks participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
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Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
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Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
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Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) participated in a workout on May 21, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
