​While Josh Allen, the former NFL MVP, continues to pursue another Super Bowl title for the Buffalo Bills, he’s eyeing an entirely different goal for Team USA: flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. In a recent interview, Allen said he would “sign up tomorrow” to represent the United States in flag football, and today’s Buffalo Rumblinks edition opens with his thoughts on what it would mean to play for the country at the Olympics.
Share your thoughts in the comments on how you think Allen would fare in flag football for Team USA. Allen first voiced interest in playing flag football for Team USA last offseason, after NFL owners approved league players’ participation in the sport as it prepares to debut at the Olympics in 2028. At that time, he told reporters that winning an Olympic gold medal has been a longtime dream, reinforcing that interest in an interview with two-time Olympic gold medalist freestyle skier Chris Lillis.
“I’ve always dreamed of competing for my country and being able to wear my own gold medal, but we’ll see how it works,” Allen said.
There are several hurdles to clear before Allen could join Team USA’s roster. First, he acknowledges that he doesn’t “know the ins-and-outs really of flag football. It was a much different game than I thought it would be. But I do think that if there is a potential space, I would love to do it.” Then there’s the NFL rule permitting only one player per NFL team to participate in the Olympics.
“I don’t know if they’d want me,” Allen said. “I’m from California. It’s in L.A. I live here now. Who knows?”
Several outlets have covered Allen’s Olympic aspirations, including the Democrat & Chronicle, WGRZ, NBC Sports, and Fox News, each noting his openness to donning Team USA gear for flag football in 2028.
Beyond the Olympic chatter, there’s plenty of Bills-related news drawing attention as training camp approaches. The competition at left guard stands out as Bills’ most significant positional battle. Analysts will be watching whether Alec Anderson or Austin Corbett can seize the starting spot, while discussions continue about why Josh Allen has suggested it was “necessary” for the Bills to move on from head coach Sean McDermott. Enthusiasts will also find conversations about where Buffalo ranks among the league’s 32 teams, how offseason acquisitions at wide receiver could influence Keon Coleman’s potential impact on offense, and Brandin Cooks’ reflections on a controversial playoff catch that wasn’t ruled a catch.
Meanwhile, fans across Buffalo and beyond are weighing in on whether O.J. Simpson deserves to be honored at the city’s new stadium, a debate that adds another layer to the ongoing sports discourse surrounding the Bills. All of these threads—from Olympic ambitions to front-office decisions, roster battles, and ceremonial honors—combine to shape a season full of anticipation for Bills supporters as they look ahead to a pivotal year.