Tom Brady comes out of retirement to play in the 2028 Olympics: the news fans are hoping will come true

On May 20, NFL owners made a landmark decision at the Spring League Meeting in Minneapolis, unanimously voting to allow players to compete in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

This historic move, following the International Olympic Committee's 2023 approval of flag football for the Olympic program, has fans buzzing-particularly about the possibility of Tom Brady coming out of retirement to forces with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Hunter for Team USA.

The NFL's collaboration with the NFLPA, initiated after the IOC's October 2023 decision, was officially approved during the meeting. Each team can send one player to the Olympic roster, paving the way for a powerhouse Team USA. Fans quickly took to X with their dream scenarios, expecting Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion who retired in 2023, to unretire and lead the squad.

They also imagined Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes teaming up with Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter, with one fan posting, "Can't wait to see Patrick Mahomes throw a high ball to Travis Hunter who then proceeds to head tap a Brazilian man."

Brady to Mahomes and Hunter for gold?

Brady, now 51, has been busy in retirement as Fox Sports' top NFL color commentator and a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Despite NFL restrictions on his team interactions due to his broadcasting role, fans see the Olympics as a chance for the quarterback, who threw for 89,214 yards and 335 touchdowns in his career, to add Olympic gold to his legacy. Mahomes, a two-time Super Bowl MVP, and Hunter, a rising star drafted in 2025, are also expected to bring their dynamic skills to the flag football field.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell shared his excitement, stating, "It's an incredible honor for any athlete to represent their country in the Olympics, which is the pinnacle of global sport." Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, present at the announcement, added, "It's an incredible honor... winning an Olympic gold medal has always been a dream of my life." Other stars like Tyreek Hill, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen are also eager to , but Brady's potential return has stolen the spotlight.

Set for July 14 to July 30, 2028, the Los Angeles Summer Olympics will mark flag football's Olympic debut. With NFL talent like Brady, Mahomes, and Hunter in the mix, fans are already predicting a dominant Team USA, dreaming of iconic plays on the global stage.