The NFL is considering a professional flag football league and has had early, informal talks about extending the length of the regular season, Commissioner Roger Goodell said at a pre-Super Bowl press conference.

Flag football is one of the fastest-rising sports in the United States and will be a part of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Pro Bowl will mark the third iteration of the Pro Bowl Games, culminating in an AFC vs. NFC flag football showdown on Sunday. Outside of players from the Chiefs and Eagles, the 2025 Pro Bowl Games features many of the top players in the league,

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has started many rounds for Super Bowl week. Goodell discussed the league developing a flag football league for men and women.

The NFL is considering turning flag football into a professional sport. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said today that the league is considering the establishment of a pro flag football league, or potentially both a men's flag football league and a women's flag football league.

Goodell also spoke on a potential 18-game season, electronic first downs, Tom Brady and other topics Monday at his Super Bowl news conference.

The NFL and NFL Flag have struck a fantastic partnership that is advancing the next generation of football players in HBCUs.

As Flag Football gains momentum, the NFL is considering launching a professional league. Could this be the next big step for the sport?