The B.C. Lions’ post about Nathan Rourke leaving the CFL to focus on flag football may have been nothing more than a panic-inducing April Fool’s joke, but his balancing act between the two sports has already begun.

Rourke wants to play for Canada at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and explained his path to doing so with 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk. He also shared his goals for the 2026 CFL season.