Cowboys' Micah Parsons declares he will 'take a break' from football after 2027 to prep for 2028 Olympics

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Dallas Cowboys pass-rusher Micah Parsons is among the NFL stars who have expressed interest in playing for the United States flag football team when the Olympics come to Los Angeles.

As the Paris Games closed on Sunday night, Parsons said he wanted to take a break from football after the 2027 season to focus on the 2028 Olympics.

"After 2027 ima take a break from football to prepare for the Olympics!" he wrote on X.

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Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys before a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Aug. 11, 2024, in Inglewood, California. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

He added: "I need to find a way to get in the Olympics by 2028! What events yall think I can do?? Need ideas!!"

It’s unclear whether NFL players will be allowed to compete for Team USA at the Olympics.

USA Football announced its national team men’s and women’s rosters for the IFAF Flag Football World Championships, which start on Aug. 27 in Finland. The U.S. is in Group A in both the men’s and women’s competitions. There were no NFL players on the roster.

NFL stars Patrick Mahomes, Kyle Juszczyk and Joe Burrow have expressed interest in competing in the Olympics.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons walks on the field during training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 25, 2024, in Oxnard, California. (Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"I 100% want to play flag football in 2028," Juszczyk told Fox News