Serena Williams and Caitlin Clark will be special guests at the NFL’s annual league meetings in Palm Beach, Florida, this week. They will join a panel discussion on Sunday night, hosted by Mellody Hobson, a part-owner of the Denver Broncos. Former NFL star Eli Manning will also be part of the conversation, which will focus on the rapid growth of women’s sports and how the NFL is helping to support it.
The NFL is making women’s flag football a priority, especially since it will be included in the 2028 Olympics. With more women taking leadership roles in the league, the panel will highlight the importance of supporting female athletes.
NFL Seeks Inspiration from Women’s Sports
Jeff Miller, the NFL’s executive vice president, said the league is excited to learn from two of the biggest names in sports.
“The NFL wants to hear from some of the greatest athletes ever,” Miller said. “Serena Williams is a legend, and Caitlin Clark has had a huge impact on college basketball and the WNBA. Mellody Hobson is also a major investor in sports, including women’s sports. The NFL owners and teams want to learn more.”
As the NFL works to grow flag football, the league sees it as a way to expand globally and take advantage of its Olympic debut. Troy Vincent, the NFL’s executive vice president of football operations, called it a top priority.
Serena Williams and Caitlin Clark’s NFL Connections
Serena Williams, one of the greatest tennis players in history with 23 Grand Slam titles, has a long history with the NFL. In 2009, she and her sister Venus became the first African American women to own part of an NFL team when they invested in the Miami Dolphins.
Caitlin Clark, the all-time leading scorer in college basketball, recently finished a standout rookie season with the Indiana Fever. She has also shared interest in owning an NBA team in the future.
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