Tuesday's vote, which occurred at the NFL league meetings in Eagan, Minnesota, permits any player under an NFL contract to try out for a future Olympic team, including a prospective Team USA roster, provided the NFL approves said team's health and safety standards regarding playing surfaces, athletic training and more.

According to a report by ESPN, the NFL will limit one player per team participating on each national team (including non-Americans who can play for their home country). The league will also provide insurance policies to protect against injury and provide salary cap credits for participating players.