Texans draw Riley Leonard's praise at NFL Flag Championships

More than 350 teams are competing across 13 divisions.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 251 min read

RT @NFL: .@Colts QB Riley Leonard is so impressed by the Texans' and Emery Beckett's performance so far 👏 2026 @NFLFLAG Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: The 2026 NFL FLAG Championships run through July 26 in Westfield, Indiana. Regional champions representing all 32 NFL clubs are competing alongside international teams.

Why it matters: The tournament arrives as flag football builds toward its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. It also brings the championship event to an NFL club market for the first time.

By the numbers: The field includes more than 350 girls and boys teams, 13 age divisions and over 15 international teams from five continents.

What to watch: Semifinals and finals continue through Sunday, with coverage across ESPN and NFL Network platforms.

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@NFL 2026-07-25T22:20:26.881687+00:00

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