Goodell Discusses Playoff Re-Seeding and 2028 Olympic Flag Football
Commissioner Roger Goodell discussed potential changes in playoff seeding and the NFL's participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics flag football event, noting strong interest among players and ongoing talks with key stakeholders.
Published on April 2, 2025
Commissioner Roger Goodell outlined key topics at the NFL annual meeting on April 1, 2025, focusing on a proposed playoff seeding change and the league’s anticipated involvement in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He noted that discussions are underway with team owners and the NFL Players Association, with promising interest from players regarding Olympic participation and even the potential development of a professional flag football league.
On the playoff front, Goodell referenced a proposal from the Detroit Lions suggesting that wild-card teams with superior records should be seeded above division winners with weaker performances. Supported by data, Goodell welcomed the idea while also mentioning that updates on the investigation into Baltimore Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker remain pending. These discussions reinforce the NFL's broader strategy of evolving both its competitive and international engagement approaches in the coming years.