Braylon Edwards is not a supporter of any Lions athlete who participates in Olympic flag football.
According to the International Federation of American Football, flag football is becoming increasingly popular in the United States, with 2.4 million minors under the age of 17 participating in the sport.
This prominence has resulted in flag football becoming a staple of the NFL’s Pro Bowl games and, more significantly, an event that will be included in the Olympics beginning in 2028. When the Summer Games conclude in Los Angeles, it will be a genuinely homegrown event for Team USA to feature.
Since the NFL’s owners voted to permit players to engage in flag football beginning in 2028, there has been speculation regarding which celebrities will participate in the event, as well as whether they will even take the risk of participating in the games. Justin Jefferson, the wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings in the Pro Bowl, referred to the opportunity as “a dream.” Consequently, it is reasonable to anticipate that players of greater prominence will partake in the games.
Nevertheless, as previously stated, it will be a significant injury danger for both players and teams to consider. Braylon Edwards, a former wide receiver in the National Football League, indicated apprehension regarding Detroit Lions players’ participation in the games, as he was aware that there are numerous players on the roster who could excel in the event that they elected to participate.
According to Edwards, the Lions’ athletes should refrain from participating in flag football in 2028.
On his podcast, “Ermanni & Edwards,” Edwards expressed his displeasure with the participation of Lions players in the games, as it poses a significant danger to their health and safety during the interim period between NFL seasons.
“Flag football is not the same sport.” No, if I am Sheila Hamp. Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra are mutually exclusive. In the podcast episode, Edwards stated, “We require these individuals for Super Bowls!”
The Lions’ principal proprietor is Hamp, which is why Edwards referenced her in this podcast. She should have the ultimate say in the participation of players in the games if they are under contract with the team, as it will be a significant liability for their 2028 season.
Nevertheless, the composition of this team at that time remains unknown. Hamp is unable to preemptively ban participants, as they may be capable of winning a championship at that juncture.
Gibbs experienced flag football during the 2024 Pro Bowl, and it would be an enjoyable experience for the Lions to participate in the sport. However, athletes will undoubtedly consider the potential for long-term injury, which in turn could result in long-term financial losses, prior to contemplating a gold medal.
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