For the first time in history, NFL players will be allowed to compete in the 2028 Olympic Games for flag football.

While much of the conversation will be revolved around the potential risks vs. rewards in the decision to the let NFL players compete in the Olympics, there’s been a widespread response around the league, and veterans on the Chicago Bears are also weighing in on the decision.

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Safety Kevin Byard recently stared his thoughts about the ruling. While he understands the allure of playing for his country in the Olympics, he’s not necessarily looking to participate.

“I think for any athlete to be able to have the opportunity to go and get a gold medal for our country, I think that’s an enormous opportunity and it’s a blessing,” Byard said. “Would I want to play? Probably not, if you asked me probably five some years ago, I probably would be one of the guys in the front of the line. I did hear something about it, I think it’ll be during training camp. I don’t want to speak too soon, but I just don’t know how that would work.”

Byard believes Bears quarterback Caleb Williams would be a good fit for flag football, but with teams preparing in training camp, he doesn’t see how the timing would make sense for anyone who is involved.

“I think we got a lot of guys on our team that probably can do it,” Byard said. “I’m not sure he’s going to want to do it, but I think Caleb would be an excellent flag football team quarterback. Especially with the broken plays and being able to scramble around, do those type of things. I think it is a blessing for sure.”

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It’s going to be interesting to see how the NFL and their top players come together to decide on how they’ll play in the 2028 Olympics. While it would be beneficial for the worldwide reach of the league and sport, it also comes with risk of top players being banged up before the regular season.

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