Super Bowl press conference, Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL is "considering" the possibility of launching a professional flag football league.

Team owner Molly Goodwin said despite the team’s unparalleled success on the field, it has plateaued as a business.

Flag football has assumed an increasingly prominent place in the NFL's marketing portfolio in recent years, from Super Bowl ads to the revamped Pro Bowl format. The next big showcase comes in New ...