Overview
- Robert Griffin III said in an X post that he removed himself from the 2026 USA Football selection process because a commitment honoring military veterans would keep him from training camp.
- The former Heisman Trophy winner had advanced from March trials to a 24-man national team camp roster, with the next camp scheduled for May 21-24 in Chula Vista, California.
- USA Football plans to trim the pool to 18 players in June and select a 12-player roster for the world championship in Germany in August.
- Griffin, 36, previously reached the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials semifinals in the 400-meter hurdles before an NFL career that included Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and a Pro Bowl.
- He framed his choice around his military family background and veteran-focused philanthropy, and he said he still backs Team USA and remains excited for the LA28 flag football debut.