NFL and TMRW Sports unveil pro league for men and women launching ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics

The summer before competing for Olympic medals, elite flag football athletes will have a chance to earn something else — paychecks as pro players.The NFL and TMRW Sports announced Monday the formation of Premier Flag, a new professional league for men and women set to launch in the summer of 2027. It's an opportunity to make a living on the field for some of the top players in the world and even hoist a trophy.This could provide a sneak preview of what's in store when flag football makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Some of the sport's best have already signed on to the league as ambassadors, including USA Football women's national team stars Ashlea Klam and Izzy Geraci, along with Darrell “Housh” Doucette III, a versatile athlete on the men's side.“Means the world to us as flag players,” Doucette said of the pro league that's still tinkering with the number of teams. “We can finally be paid for the sport we invested so much money and time in. The sacrifices we had