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Amon-Ra St. Brown möchte bei den Olympischen Spielen im Flag Football für Deutschland antreten und kann sich seinen Bruder Equanimeous als Teamkollegen vorstellen. Ob der Lions-Receiver dafür qualifiziert und ausgewählt wird, ist offen. Auch sein Einsatz im Münchner NFL-Spiel gegen New England ist fraglich: St. Brown steht wegen einer Rippenverletzung auf dem Injury Report.
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- Möglicher Einsatz von Bruder Equanimeous und offene Qualifikationsfragen
- Deutschland-inspirierte Stollenschuhe und mögliche Touchdown-Geste in München
- Rippenverletzung, Trainingsbelastung und ungewisser Einsatz gegen New England
For Amon-Ra St. Brown, the NFL game in Munich is about much more than a regular-season matchup.
The German-American wide receiver spent a lot of time in Germany as a child. His mother is from Leverkusen, and the football star speaks fluent German.
Now, for the first time, he’ll play a regular-season NFL game in front of a German crowd with the Detroit Lions.
St. Brown was visibly emotional at his press conference on Friday.
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“It’s truly a dream come true,” the 27-year-old said. Even before the game itself, the fans’ support and enthusiasm had been overwhelming.
But his connection to Germany could soon take on an entirely new dimension.
St. Brown wants to represent Germany at the 2028 Olympics
Asked about the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, St. Brown surprised everyone with a clear answer.
“I would love to play flag football for the German national team at the Olympics,” the Lions star said.
Competing for Germany at the Olympics would be another lifelong dream come true for him.
He could even have family support along for the ride.
St. Brown can imagine competing for Germany alongside his older brother, Equanimeous. The former NFL wide receiver played for teams including the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears.
“I think Equanimeous would be very happy to join,” St. Brown said.
There are still a few unanswered questions, however. His participation would have to fit around his NFL training camp, and he would also need to qualify and be selected for the German team.
NFL players are allowed to compete in the Olympic flag football tournament. The league gave the green light in 2025.
Playing in a German uniform would not be a completely new experience for St. Brown. He represented Germany in American football as a young player.
Today, he also sees himself as an ambassador for the sport.
About 20 years ago, football was still largely unknown during his visits to Germany. These days, kids know the rules, the teams, and the NFL players.
St. Brown hopes to help that growth continue with his annual youth camps.
Munich game: Special cleats, touchdown plans, and injury concerns
The receiver also wants to show his connection to Germany in the upcoming game against the Patriots.
Adidas made him a custom pair of football cleats in the colors of the German flag.
Whether he’ll actually wear them on Sunday is still up in the air. St. Brown usually prefers cleats he’s already broken in.
The Lions star has also been thinking about how he might celebrate a touchdown.
“I have to do something that has to do with Germany and its culture,” he said.
He could see himself doing a celebration inspired by soccer, though he hasn’t figured out exactly what it would look like.
His description of the past few days with his teammates also got a laugh.
They keep asking him for German words and recommendations for typical German food.
“I’ve become something like their personal Google Translate,” St. Brown joked.
He also knows which of his traits is typically German: punctuality. He inherited it from his mother, who generally shows up 10 to 15 minutes early.
Despite all the excitement, there is one concern on the football front.
St. Brown is officially listed as questionable on the Lions’ injury report with a rib injury.
The receiver was limited throughout the week of practice. He also played through discomfort against Miami, catching eight passes for 86 yards.
Whether he can play against New England will be decided no later than when the active roster is announced on game day.
The Detroit Lions enter the Munich game with six wins and two losses. The Patriots are 5-4.
Kickoff at Munich’s Allianz Arena is Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. RTL will broadcast the game free-to-air.
For St. Brown, it could be an unforgettable afternoon. And perhaps his appearance in Munich will be just the beginning of an even bigger story with the German national team.
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Will Amon-Ra St. Brown bei Olympia 2028 für Deutschland spielen?
Ja. St. Brown sagte, dass er bei den Olympischen Spielen 2028 in Los Angeles gern Flag Football für die deutsche Nationalmannschaft spielen würde.
Kann Amon-Ra St. Brown trotz NFL-Karriere bei Olympia antreten?
NFL-Spieler dürfen am olympischen Flag-Football-Turnier teilnehmen. St. Brown müsste seine Teilnahme aber mit dem NFL-Trainingslager vereinbaren und sich für das deutsche Team qualifizieren sowie nominiert werden.
Spielt Amon-Ra St. Brown gegen die Patriots in München?
Das war zunächst offen: St. Brown stand wegen einer Rippenverletzung auf dem Injury Report der Lions und hatte die Trainingswoche über nur eingeschränkt trainiert. Ob er spielt, sollte spätestens mit der Bekanntgabe des aktiven Kaders am Spieltag feststehen.
Wann findet das NFL-Spiel der Lions gegen die Patriots in München statt?
Der Kickoff in der Allianz Arena ist am Sonntag, 15. November 2026, um 15:30 Uhr. RTL überträgt die Partie im Free-TV.
