Former 49er Terrell Owens and other ex-NFL stars like Michael Vick and Chad Ochocinco will be on the field in San Jose on Tuesday, playing in the inaugural game of the new American Flag Football League at Avaya Stadium.
That’s right, flag football — played by thousands of kids on school fields — is going pro. The league, founded by New York-based finance guy Jeff Lewis, plans to launch a full slate of games in the summer of 2018. Tuesday’s game is like a TV pilot or a software beta test, pitting Team Owens against Team Vick to show fans what the game can look like when played with seasoned pros in a stadium.