NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Cam Ward, Travis Hunter and other draft prospects participated in a flag football skills ...

The NFL has been a staunch supporter. “I think one of the beauties of flag football is how accessible it is,” said Stephanie Kwok, the league’s vice president of flag football.

“I think one of the beauties of flag football is how accessible it is,” said Stephanie Kwok, the league's vice president ... according to the NFL. The NAIA was on board first with sanctioned ...

It could also position the NFL, which is attempting to launch a professional flag football league, to capitalize quickly should the Olympics provide a boost in popularity to the sport.