Texans CCO Hannah McNair becomes co-chair of NFL flag football committee

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Texans CCO Hannah McNair becomes co-chair of NFL flag football committee
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Houston Texans Chief Community Officer Hannah McNair has been named co-chair of the NFL’s newly formed Flag Football Committee. McNair will share leadership duties with Indianapolis Colts owner and chief brand officer Kalen Jackson to oversee the global expansion and commercialization of the sport. This appointment transitions the former Flag Football Working Group into a formal committee, emphasizing the league's focus on the sport's development ahead of the 2028 Olympics. McNair previously served on the working group and has been a proponent of girls flag football in Texas, where her efforts contributed to a significant rise in student participation. The Texans are scheduled to open their 2026 regular season against the Buffalo Bills on September 13 at Reliant Stadium.

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  • Hannah McNair and Kalen Jackson will co-chair the NFL’s Flag Football Committee.
  • The committee replaces the former Flag Football Working Group established in 2025.
  • The initiative focuses on global expansion and preparing for flag football in the 2028 Olympics.
  • McNair led the Texans’ Girls Flag Football Program which saw a 1,525% growth in participation since 2023.
  • The Houston Texans begin their regular season on September 13 against the Buffalo Bills.
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There's a new title for Hannah McNair as the Houston Texans prepare for the 2026 NFL season.

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