Jaguars DL Arik Armstead Invests in New Pro Flag Football League

The NFL's Pro Flag Football League aims to provide a professional pathway for elite flag football players.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:30pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a flag football game, with players and the field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of teal, orange, and navy blue, conveying the fast-paced, high-skill nature of the sport.The Pro Flag Football League's innovative gameplay and professional pathway aim to further elevate the sport's growing popularity.Today in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Arik Armstead has invested in the newly launched NFL's Pro Flag Football League, which aims to provide a professional pathway for elite flag football players. The league's growth reflects the surging popularity of flag football globally, from youth to high school and college levels, and now to the professional ranks.

Why it matters

The Pro Flag Football League represents the latest milestone in the rapid expansion of flag football, which is now an Olympic sport and gaining mainstream popularity as a fast-paced, high-skill alternative to traditional tackle football. Armstead's investment signals that top NFL players see flag as a viable professional option, further legitimizing the sport.

The details

Armstead, a defensive lineman for the Jaguars, has joined the ownership group of the new Pro Flag Football League, which will launch its inaugural season in 2026. The league plans to feature 8-12 teams across the United States, with players competing in a fast-paced, high-scoring format. Armstead cited the league's potential to grow the sport and provide a clear professional pathway for elite flag football talent.

  • The Pro Flag Football League will launch its inaugural season in 2026.

The players

Arik Armstead

A defensive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars who has invested in the new Pro Flag Football League.

Sean McVay

The head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, who has previously hired Liam Coen, the current head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, to his coaching staff.

Liam Coen

The current head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who was previously hired by Sean McVay to his coaching staff with the Los Angeles Rams.

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The takeaway

Armstead's investment in the Pro Flag Football League underscores the sport's rising popularity and the potential for flag football to provide a viable professional pathway for elite athletes, further diversifying the football landscape.