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Amon-Ra St. Brown eyes a 2028 Olympics flag football run for Germany, maybe with his brother too
Amon-Ra St. Brown said he may join Germany’s flag football team if he can fit the schedule around Lions training camps.
- On Friday, Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown announced his goal to represent Germany in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He called the opportunity a "bucket list" item.
- Having spent many childhood summers in Leverkusen with his maternal grandparents, St. Brown possesses deep ties to the country. He and brother Osiris represented Germany at an Under-19 football tournament in 2015.
- Equanimeous St. Brown, 30, a former NFL wide receiver, may join the effort. "I think Equanimeous would love to be part of that," Amon-Ra said, if schedules permit.
- While in Munich for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots at Allianz Arena, St. Brown addressed his international aspirations during a press conference. He is fluent in German and hosts annual youth football camps there.
- Germany's flag football director of coaching Jona Winkel noted that receivers make the fastest transition to the sport. St. Brown would attend a qualifying tournament before the Olympics if he can resolve conflicts with Lions training camps.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Teases Joining Germany's Flag Football Team for 2028 LA Olympics
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has an opportunity to play football in Germany this week, but he's hoping to represent the country on an even bigger stage in the future.
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