What happened: Hannah McNair has been named co-chair of the NFL's Flag Football Committee. McNair currently serves as the Houston Texans' chief community officer and vice president of the Texans Foundation.

Why it matters: The move places a team executive at the head of the league's push to grow flag football, which is set to debut as an Olympic event at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The committee sets direction for participation and standards for the format across youth, high school and international levels.

What to watch: The committee will continue shaping flag football's rollout as the league builds toward its Olympic debut in 2028.