Griffin Advances in Team USA Flag Football

0:00It's March 26th. NFL news today starts now. AI powered and game ready. I'm Cory with the story. Robert Griffin III, the former NFL Pro Bowl quarterback and Heisman winner, just advanced in the team USA Flag Football Selection process. He impressed the Trials last week in Chula Vista, California, earning a spot among 24 players headed to training camps for the 20s. 26 roster. USA Football made the announcement today. The Trials come as Flag Football gears up for its Olympic debut in 2028. Amateurs from team USA recently dominated a matchup against NFL stars in the fanatics flag football classic, highlighting how the game's rules differ. From traditional football, pros admitted they need more prep time to compete. Griffin brings a unique background, including his days as a star college hurtler at Baylor. Drafted second overall in 2012, he's shown as a rookie with over 3,000 yards and a pro bowl nod, but injuries like a bad knee and concussion shortened his career.

1:05He last played in the league in 2020. Now at age 34, he's the most decorated NFL name chasing this path. Meanwhile, Hall of Famer Daryl Green, 64, Tried Alba didn't advance. A committee will cut the group to 18 after May's camp, then finalize 12 players and 6 alternates by June for the World Championship in Germany. Making this roster would boost Griffin's flag football credentials big time, setting him up nicely for Olympic contention down the road.