NFL hires Brian Flinn to lead its global flag football
By Charean Williams
Published on April 14, 2026.
The NFL has named Brian Flinn as the Senior Vice President, Global Flag Football, a newly created role. Flinn will oversee the NFL's global flag football strategy and execution, including international expansion, partnerships, and overseeing the growth and development of the game from youth participation to professional level. He has over 30 years of leadership experience in sports, entertainment, and media. The NFL has also announced plans to develop a professional flag football league for women and men and make its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
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