With the NFL now officially allowing players to take part in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, athletes around the league are already eyeing a spot on Team USA. But one Detroit Lion made it clear who he’s hoping to face if he gets the chance to compete.

Jahmyr Gibbs, the Detroit Lions’ dynamic running back, jumped on Instagram soon after the announcement to give a lighthearted shoutout to teammate Amon-Ra St. Brown. Sharing a story with the official Olympic flag football graphic, Gibbs added a playful caption:

The message was all in good fun, but it quickly made waves across social platforms. Gibbs is eager for the challenge of trying to cover one of the league’s top receivers on an international platform.

Though the Olympics are still three years away, Gibbs’ post shows just how meaningful this news is for NFL stars. Flag football brings a fresh version of the sport they live for, and playing for their nation adds another layer of passion.

It also shines a light on the incredible depth of talent in Detroit. Amon-Ra St. Brown, who has dual citizenship thanks to being born in Germany and raised in the U.S., could technically represent either country. That detail makes Gibbs’ callout even more fun—could they square off in a USA vs. Germany match?

If both make their national teams, fans might witness a Lions-versus-Lions clash on the global stage. Gibbs’ burst and quickness vs. St. Brown’s precision and dependable hands? That’s the kind of action made for prime-time viewing.

Still, aside from the imagined matchups, here’s what matters most: NFL players are pumped. They’re committed. And their Olympic dreams are already taking shape.

Gibbs knows how elite Amon-Ra St. Brown is—he witnesses it daily on the practice field. But in 2028, if fate allows, he wants the world to see it too. Just them. One-on-one. With Olympic gold at stake.