NFL Flag is a fantastic and safe introduction to tackle football and other contact sports. Kids of all ages, sizes, and abilities can excel at flag football. Female athletes especially benefit from the more level playing field, gaining an opportunity to play a sport they would otherwise be excluded from. Flag football not only gives them the opportunity to become football players, but gives them a better understanding of the game they see on television.

Flag football, which requires much less padding and gear than its contact counterpart, is much more affordable and allows independent leagues to thrive. Many have migrated away from youth tackle football because of the increased potential for severe head injuries. Flag football provides a safer environment for athletes to build their football skills while still competing on the field. While young brains are developing, and young athletes skills are still unrefined, flag football is the best option, and sharp decreases in the number of tackle participants is further proof.

With the NFL backing youth flag football, providing legitimacy and incentives, the sport has taken off. With perks like official NFL jerseys, youth players can get excited about the sports while parents can have faith in the program. The NFL saw the need for a safe, youth version of the game they love, and NFL Flag was born.