Hall of Famer Darrell Green, 66, Chases Team USA Flag Football Roster Spot

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Darrell Green, a Hall of Fame NFL cornerback who played for 20 seasons, is attempting to make the Team USA flag football roster at age 66. Green qualified through a digital combine and is competing against much younger players this weekend in Chula Vista, California for a spot on the team that will compete at the world championships in Germany this August.

Why it matters

Green's attempt to make the Team USA flag football squad at 66 years old defies conventional wisdom about aging athletes. If he makes the team, it would be an extraordinary accomplishment and highlight his lifelong dedication to physical preparation. Flag football is also set to debut at the 2028 Olympics, so Green's pursuit of a roster spot could pave the way for other veteran athletes to compete at the highest levels of the sport.

The details

Green qualified for the Team USA trials through a digital combine where his testing results were strong enough to put him in the same conversation as active, younger athletes. Despite being decades removed from his NFL prime, Green has maintained the meticulous preparation and competitiveness that allowed him to play 20 seasons in the NFL. He will line up against players a fraction of his age this weekend in Chula Vista, California, competing for a spot on the Team USA flag football squad that will head to Germany for the world championships in August.

• This weekend (March 22-24, 2026) in Chula Vista, California, Green will compete at the USA Football national team trials.
• If Green makes the team, he will head to Germany this August (2026) for the world championships.

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What’s next

If Green makes the Team USA flag football roster, he will compete at the world championships in Germany this August.