The NFL officially charted new waters this week, voting on Tuesday to approve player participation in the 2028 Olympics, which will feature flag football as an international competition for the first time.

The vote at the spring meetings in Minnesota on Tuesday authorized the league to negotiate safety provisions and scheduling logistics with the NFL Players Association.

NFL players could participate in the 2028 Summer Olympics after team owners approved their status to try out for flag football at league meetings in Minneapolis this week. But it won’t be the first time NFL athletes have seen the worldwide stage.