Flag football has surged in popularity since it was confirmed to make its debut in the 2028 Summer Olympics . Since then, opinions on the sport have varied, but Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski firmly supports its growth. With the Ohio High School Athletic Association approving girls’ flag football as a varsity sport for the 2025-2026 academic year, Stefanski voiced his approval for the move. The Browns played a big role in the sanctioning of the sport, a process that began in 2022. “[Flag football is] fast, it’s really fun, it’s safe [and] you get to see their athleticism put on display,” Stefanski said, via ESPN. “I think it’s going to be growing even more because it’s so fun to