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The NFL recently made a unanimous decision allowing its players to participate in flag football when the sport makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Summer Games.

This landmark move has been met with excitement from many fans and NFL stars, who see it as an opportunity to showcase their skills on a new international platform. However, not everyone in the flag football community is celebrating.

Longtime flag football players, who have dedicated years to growing the sport, are voicing concerns about being overshadowed and sidelined as NFL stars enter the scene.

One of the most vocal advocates for veteran flag football players is quarterback Darrell “Housh” Doucette. A dominant force in the flag football world, Doucette has led the U.S. national team to four global championships and has become a key ambassador for the sport.

He hopes the flag football community gets a fair chance to compete for spots on the Olympic team’s 10-man roster.

“The flag guys deserve their opportunity. That’s all we want,” Doucette told the Washington Post.

“We have worked hard to get the sport to where it is today. When the NFL players started speaking about joining, it felt like we were being pushed to the side.

“I want to speak up for my peers-those who have worked tirelessly to reach this level-and make sure we aren’t forgotten.”