At 66, Darrell Green is Trying Out for 2026 USA Olympic Flag Football Team

[SkinsGuru]

Tried to edit the title, but cannot . . . should be 2026 world championships . . . anywhoo . . .


You read that right, no joke, DG is trying out for the 2026 US Flag Football Team for the world championships . . .

Darrell Green, the Hall of Fame cornerback who retired after a 20-year career with Washington in 2002, still wants to compete at the age of 66. And he thinks he can do it, in flag football.

On a weekend when a major flag football event in Los Angeles will feature big-name NFL players, Green will be a couple hours away in Chula Vista, participating in national team trials for USA Football. If he does well, he can earn a roster spot on Team USA at the flag football world championships in Germany this summer.

“I’m going to give it my best and I’ll walk away with my head up, either way,” Green said.

Callie Brownson, senior director of high performance and national teams for USA Football, says Green will be given a legitimate chance like all the others who qualified for the tryouts.

“Darrell qualified through our digital combine. He’s later in his career than the other trials participants, but his testing results were impressive,” Brownson told the Associated Press. “Our coaches and staff felt he deserved a closer look. . . . He’s a rare athlete who has stayed in shape and is ready to compete this week.”

Certainly would get me to watch the game . . . what to you all think?

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[GridIron26]

It would be crazy if he actually makes it on the team. The fact that the coaches were impressed by his workout performance is pretty amazing by itself.

[Giantone]

JMPO but no professionals players present or past should be allowed to play.

[Meks]

Originally Posted by Giantone

JMPO but no professionals players present or past should be allowed to play.

When its Jason Seahorn or someone we shall ask your PO sir.

Lmao but nah I saw the video the quickness and footwork is still there.

Pretty crazy at his age but thats what happens when you take care of yourself and never lose the fire to do so.

[MTK]

DG is an athletic freak of nature

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by MTK

DG is an athletic freak of nature

Yes he is a timeless legend. Astounding he played NFL corner for decades at a very high level and retained nearly all his speed. One of the best work ethics you will ever see. A true champ in every sense.

[skinsfan69]

Can't believe he is 66. The man has incredible genes.

[calia]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Can't believe he is 66. The man has incredible genes.

How is it possible that he's 66? I swear it doesn't seem like that long ago that he retired. Amazing athlete and one of the true greats to have ever played for Washington.