Tom Brady Hints at Decision on 2028 Olympics
Flag football is coming to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Will Tom Brady be there for it?
Brady, 48, is set to play in the upcoming Fanatics Flag Football Classic on March 21, and to promote the event, the NFL legend appeared on Good Morning America Tuesday morning. During his segment, the topic of Brady playing the sport in the Olympics game up.
'Never say never,' but don't hold your breath either
Brady first mentioned flag football being added to the Summer Games, which prompted cohost Robin Roberts to ask if he has any intention of being part of the U.S. roster in two years.
"I would never say never, but it's probably unlikely, just so you know," Brady responded. "I think for these young guys, it’s probably good for them to do it. If I ever wanted to come in as an advisory role, as a coach, something like that, that’s probably better suited for me. I'll let the young [guys], Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen get out there and try to win a gold medal for the U.S."
Roberts pushed a little further, seizing on Brady's "never say never" comment, but the seven-time Super Bowl champion avoided the bait like it was a pass rusher in the pocket.
"I think the leadup to this game has me a little excited, but I love my Fox job, I love doing my broadcasting — a big commitment to that. I love the NFL, I love the Raiders, I love working on that and different projects I have. So I have a lot going on," Brady said.
Fanatics Flag Football Classic scheduled for Saturday
Scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on March 21 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, the Fanatics Flag Football Classic will be broadcast live on FOX, FOX One and Tubi.
Brady will captain one of three 12-man teams, along with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. A second team will be led by Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Joe Burrow, with the third outfit consisting of players from the IFAF Flag Football World Champion U.S. Men's National Team.
Brady and Hurts' team, along with Daniels and Burrow's, will draft their rosters from a pool of players that includes current NFL stars Saquon Barkley and Myles Garrett, as well as Brady's former teammate and current FOX analyst Rob Gronkowski.