{"id":78832,"date":"2025-05-25T21:55:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T21:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/78832\/"},"modified":"2025-05-25T21:55:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T21:55:14","slug":"5-browns-players-who-could-star-in-the-olympics-flag-football-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/78832\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Browns players who could star in the Olympics flag football team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NFL officially announced that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/nfl-owners-vote-to-permit-players-to-participate-in-2028-summer-olympics-flag-football\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:players could participate in the Olympics as part of the 5-on-5 flag football team;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">players could participate in the Olympics as part of the 5-on-5 flag football team<\/a>. The league has been preparing its game for a global audience, and the Olympics is the perfect stage for the game. Of course, flag football doesn\u2019t capture the brutal physicality of the game, but it could capture most of the grace. The games will be played on 50-yard fields, and they will feature a women\u2019s event as well. Each team will have ten players on their roster.<\/p>\n<p>Fans of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/cleveland-browns\/329\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Browns;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Browns<\/a> will likely see players participate in the Olympics. The team has a deep global representation, especially in Africa. Last year, the Browns <a href=\"https:\/\/brownswire.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/browns\/2024\/03\/26\/browns-international-marketing-rights-nigeria\/73103804007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:were granted international marketing rights in Nigeria;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">were granted international marketing rights in Nigeria<\/a> as part of the NFL\u2019s Global Marketing Program. The Browns will also play an <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/browns-set-play-vikings-london-125056369.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:away game in London, England, in 2025;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">away game in London, England, in 2025<\/a>. The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will be an important event for the sport. The NFL wants to put its best foot forward. Here are five Browns players who could play in the Olympics.<\/p>\n<p>1. David Njoku<img alt=\"(Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/f9d73b3202f18d1fa5fb3b74d7cb575f.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>(Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports)<\/p>\n<p>David Njoku was meant to be in the Olympics. The stylish playmaker could suit up for the United States or Nigeria. Njoku will be celebrating his 32nd birthday during the 2028 Olympics. Njoku would be a real threat in the passing game. His combination of size and speed should make him a super weapon against the amateur athletes he\u2019ll see in the Olympics.<\/p>\n<p>2. Denzel Ward<img alt=\"Oct 6, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the second quarter at NorthWest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/b83afc0042351199b48e607f3aaba3d5.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Oct 6, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the second quarter at NorthWest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Denzel Ward is one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL. He\u2019ll be 31 years old during the 2028 Olympics. In my opinion, he\u2019s the most dynamic cornerback in the NFL. His movement skills, agility, and speed are unrivaled at the position. His footwork in press coverage disrupts opposing receivers. Ward is usually attached to the hip of the receiver he\u2019s covering. The finesse style of flag football would help accentuate what Ward does best.<\/p>\n<p>3. Jerry Jeudy<img alt=\"Browns WR Jerry Jeudy wants a QB in the 2025 NFL Draft\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"713\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3b19cca620158d896074283f8cfbdc89.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Browns WR Jerry Jeudy wants a QB in the 2025 NFL Draft<\/p>\n<p>Jerry Jeudy is one of the most electric route runners in the sport. Jeudy is a kinetic mover who makes violent cuts across the field. Last season, Jeudy proved he can be one of the most dangerous receiving threats in the league. His deep speed makes him a threat to score anytime. Jeudy\u2019s play style would stand out in flag football. He\u2019ll be 29 years old during the 2028 Olympics.<\/p>\n<p>4. Ogbo Okoronkwo<img alt=\"Nov 19, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) raises his arm to pump up the crowd against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cfe813378df29c71f4e6dc6c06461839.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nov 19, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) raises his arm to pump up the crowd against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>Ogbo Okoronkwo is a solid bet for the Olympics. While the event is 5-on-5, teams still need a pass rusher and a center. The center is an eligible receiver after the snap. Okoronkwo was born in Gainesville, Florida, but has developed many global connections. He\u2019s quietly one of the best ambassadors in football. Okoronkwo has worked with NFL International over the past few years and hopes to work in their London headquarters after he retires. Okoronkwo will be in the twilight years of his career during the 2028 Olympics.<\/p>\n<p>5. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah<img alt=\"LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 29: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah #6 of the Cleveland Browns reacts in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/47338d13f3e7dcc2f20708e118401ba6.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; SEPTEMBER 29: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah #6 of the Cleveland Browns reacts in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah would be the perfect rusher in flag football. There are few linebackers in NFL history with his urgency, agility, and quickness. His diverse skill set makes him a great coverage player and a dangerous blitzer. It\u2019s hard for me to believe that Owusu-Koramoah\u2019s playing career could be over. He was one of the most impressive Browns\u2019 defenders on a team full of freaks. Hopefully, Owusu-Koramoah can recover from his mysterious spine injury. He\u2019s still dedicated to the sport. He founded a global nonprofit organization, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nkwa.world\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Natural Knowledge Wisdom Advancement;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Natural Knowledge Wisdom Advancement<\/a> (NKWA), which uses American football to promote the values of unity, abundance, and vitality. The organization primarily works in West Africa, but has expanded into the Middle East, the West Indies, and the United States. Owusu-Koramoah is one of the best global ambassadors in the sport. I\u2019m sure he\u2019ll find a way to the Olympics as a player or a coach.<\/p>\n<p>This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: <a href=\"https:\/\/brownswire.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/browns\/2025\/05\/25\/5-browns-players-who-star-on-the-2028-olympic-flag-football-team\/83842324007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:5 Browns players who star on the 2028 Olympic Flag Football team;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">5 Browns players who star on the 2028 Olympic Flag Football team<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The NFL officially announced that players could participate in the Olympics as part of the 5-on-5 flag football&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":78833,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2054],"tags":[20467,86,85,54,2337,4131,7345,4530,7,585,2827,1014,6,22576,582,20336],"class_list":{"0":"post-78832","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cleveland-browns","8":"tag-2028-summer-olympics","9":"tag-browns","10":"tag-cleveland","11":"tag-cleveland-browns","12":"tag-clevelandbrowns","13":"tag-david-njoku","14":"tag-denzel-ward","15":"tag-flag-football","16":"tag-football","17":"tag-jeremiah-owusu-koramoah","18":"tag-jerry-jeudy","19":"tag-los-angeles","20":"tag-nfl","21":"tag-ogbo-okoronkwo","22":"tag-the-browns","23":"tag-the-olympics"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/114570705481257228","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78832","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78832"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78832\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/78833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78832"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=78832"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=78832"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}