Jets' Sauce Gardner Interested in 2028 Olympic Flag Football Team

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner has expressed strong interest in representing Team USA in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, where flag football will make its Olympic debut. Gardner highlighted the honor of playing for his country and his enthusiasm for the Olympics, noting he regularly watches the event. The NFL recently approved the participation of professional players in the Olympic flag football tournament, with only one player per team allowed to join, which could lead to competition among Jets stars Gardner and Garrett Wilson for the spot. Despite some criticism about NFL players participating due to scheduling conflicts with the NFL season, many top athletes, including Gardner and other NFL stars like Justin Jefferson and Josh Allen, have shown early interest. Gardner's athleticism and reputation as a top shutdown cornerback position him well to be a key figure in Team USA's roster. His involvement is expected to boost the profile of flag football and increase participation in the sport.