Eagles’ top candidates to represent Team USA in 2028 olympics

The Eagles are going global, and it’s not just because of the league’s obsession with hosting games in Europe and pretending Germany is a football hotbed. This time, the birds might have a real shot at Olympic gold — flag football is officially hitting the 2028 Summer Games, and the NFL is pushing to get its players involved.

Only one player per team can make the Olympic roster for Team USA, which already makes things spicy. But if we’re keeping it real, the Eagles have a stacked list of guys who should be in that conversation, and Saquon Barkley might be the frontrunner.

The Eagles Are Built for the Flag Game

Let’s break this down. No linemen are allowed in Olympic flag football, so the Jordan Mailatas of the world are staying home. This is a skill player’s showcase — and the Eagles are loaded with them.

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Jalen Hurts is the face of the league’s flag football initiative. He literally lit the Olympic torch in a campaign ad. If this was a popularity contest, it’s a wrap. But this is about agility, speed, and explosiveness in open space. Hurts checks all the boxes and then some — but he also might be too valuable to risk for a glorified exhibition. The guy turns 30 right after the 2028 Games. Does he really want to spend his offseason getting grabbed at the waist by a bunch of defenders in tank tops?

That’s where Saquon Barkley enters the picture. He’s got the star power, the elite burst, and the kind of one-cut explosion that translates perfectly to flag football. Even at 31 when the summer games get underway, Barkley is a walking highlight reel. He just re-upped with the Eagles through 2028, and if he’s healthy, there might not be a better option in the league to anchor Team USA’s backfield.

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Don’t sleep on the Eagles wide receivers either. DeVonta Smith has Olympic track star footwork and enough separation skills to make every opposing DB look like they’ve got cinderblocks strapped to their ankles. AJ Brown might be built more like a linebacker, but he’s surprisingly nimble and could bully flag defenders just like he bullies corners on Sundays.

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On defense, Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell could thrive in a flag setting. No pads, no press coverage — just instincts, hips, and hands. These two are still early in their NFL careers, but by 2028 they’ll be in their prime and could absolutely fly the flag for Team USA.

Outside the USA: Don’t Forget the Global Eagles

A couple of Eagles might not wear red, white, and blue — but they could still be suiting up in L.A. Sydney Brown could be a lock for Team Canada, and if rookie safety Andrew Mukuba lives up to the hype, don’t rule out Team Zimbabwe. He was born there and spent the first nine years of his life overseas.

The NFL still needs to get approval from its owners and the NFLPA to make any of this official, but let’s not kid ourselves — the Eagles are built for this. They’ve got elite athletes, international flair, and enough personalities to make the whole Olympic experience must-see TV.

If the Eagles can’t dominate the tush push anymore, they might as well go win gold medals instead.