News that flag soccer will probably be part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has piqued the curiosity of many NFL stars who would like to showcase their abilities on the worldwide stage.
Add San Francisco 49ers veteran fullback Kyle Juszczyk to that listing.
“I 100% need to play flag soccer in 2028,” Juszczyk instructed Fox News Digital in an interview on Tuesday. “And whoever’s in control of that choice committee, please go watch my 2022 Pro Bowl spotlight tape. That is my resume for the Olympics. Hopefully, I can discover a approach to get in there.”
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NFC fullback Kyle Juszczyk of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball throughout the Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium, February 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
The NFL Pro Bowl launched flag soccer into its festivities lately, and Juszczyk was working everywhere in the area with flags on his hips within the pleasant exhibition in opposition to his fellow stars within the league.
But merely having the ability to name himself an Olympian isn’t the one motive the Harvard product desires to play in 2028.
His United States pleasure is the primary motive for desirous to get on the market in Los Angeles on the gridiron.
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“I’ve at all times stated, not that it’s a remorse of mine, however one thing I needed I had the chance to do was compete within the Olympics and symbolize your nation. I believe that’s so, so cool and particular and distinctive,” Juszczyk stated whereas additionally discussing the Purina for the Win Challenges.
“Football, we simply haven’t had that chance. But now to have one thing with flag soccer could be actually cool. I’m all on board in the event that they’re and, on the time, want a 37-year-old fullback to go on the market and symbolize our nation. I’m prepared.”
Juszczyk is about for 12 months 12 within the NFL this season at 33 years outdated, and who is aware of if he’ll nonetheless be throwing blocks, catching passes and scoring touchdowns by the point the 2028 Olympics comes round.
But there are lots of NFL stars who agree with Juszczyk, saying they might like to symbolize the United States in an occasion that certainly ought to result in a gold medal with soccer being the nation’s largest sport.
NFC fullback Kyle Juszczyk of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates throughout the Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium, February 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Among them was Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow, who not too long ago instructed the “Pardon My Take” podcast that he’d undoubtedly be keen to play for Team USA in 2028.
“I actually need to play for the Olympic flag soccer group,” Burrow stated. “Like me, Ja’Marr (Chase), Justin (Jefferson), me and my associates on the market taking part in soccer. … I believe it’d be actually cool.”
Burrow even stated what many have been pondering: It’d be “embarrassing” if the U.S. didn’t win gold in flag soccer in 4 years.
Other gamers who’ve proven curiosity up to now are Miami Dolphins speedster Tyreek Hill and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
With different skilled leagues seeing their stars take part within the Olympics – many NBA gamers will probably be representing the United States in Paris subsequent month – there’ll certainly be extra within the NFL who want to take part 4 years from now.
Kyle Juszczyk (Chris Unger/Getty Images)
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Juszczyk is now targeted on making it again to the Super Bowl this season for some redemption after shedding to the Chiefs in February, however he’s placing his hat within the ring now for the prospect to be taking part in soccer for the United States.
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