Robert Griffin III Officially Announces His Return After 6 Years Away From NFL, And It’s For the Olympics

Ex-Browns QB Announces Comeback With Twist

Robert Griffin III is going for gold.The former Cleveland Browns quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner says he’s setting his sights on a new stage. In a social media post on Saturday, Griffin announced his intention to pursue a gold medal in flag football with Team USA at the 2028 Olympics.“Proud and honored to announce that I will be going for Gold in Flag Football with the USA National Team in 2028,” Griffin said. “The journey starts now and t…

Robert Griffin III Officially Announces His Return After 6 Years Away From NFL, And It’s For the Olympics

After the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles, where some of the best players in the league tried their hand at flag football, NFL icon Robert Griffin III has announced major plans for a return. Griffin saw his career in the NFL cut short by injuries after a Heisman Trophy-winning year with Baylor. However, now six years after he retired from the league, the 36-year-old will be returning to a slightly different field with Olympic aspir…