NFL News: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes delivers nine-word message about playing for Team USA in LA 2028 Olympics

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was one of the first names that came to mind when the NFL announced that their players will be allowed to participate with Team USA in the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics.

In fact, Mahomes received strong endorsement from other NFL stars to be Team USA’s quarterback in LA28. However, it appears that the three-time Super Bowl champion will allow other colleagues to chase the Olympic gold medal.

Speaking to reporters in the first week of the Chiefs‘ Organized Team Activities (OTAs) on Thursday, Mahomes only needed nine words to let everyone know that he doesn’t see himself playing flag football in 2028.

“I’ll probably leave that to the younger guys,” Mahomes said about the possibility of playing for Team USA in the upcoming Summer Olympics, as quoted by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes answers questions inside the Caesars Superdome during the Super Bowl Opening Night on February 3, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Plenty of noise around Mahomes and NFL players about LA28

The potential participation of Mahomes in Los Angeles 2028 has given plenty to talk about since the NFL announced that league players will be allowed to take part in the Olympics.

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Only a few days ago, current Team USA flag football QB Darrell Doucette III voiced a firm message to NFL players who intend to play in LA28. Last year, he also made headlines by claiming he’s a better option than Mahomes to lead Team USA in 2028.

This situation prompted Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce to come to Mahomes’ defense, firing back at Doucette while admitting that he’d also like to represent his country in the Olympic Games.

How old will Mahomes be in the 2028 Olympics?

However, it appears that Mahomes doesn’t want to stand in anyone’s way. The Chiefs star will be 32 when LA28 takes place, and while he’d still be young enough to continue chasing glory in the NFL, the Chiefs star may feel that Team USA could benefit from younger legs to succeed in flag football.