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First out and active gay NFL player Carl Nassib announces retirement
“Football has given me more than I ever could have imagined,” Nassib posted.
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Out NFL player Carl Nassib signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Carl Nassib came out in an Instagram video in June 2021, making him the first active NFL player to come out as gay.
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Carl Nassib’s historic coming out celebrated at the NFL Honors ceremony
“We cannot underestimate what that single message meant to countless athletes and other members of the community.”
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Carl Nassib becomes the first out player to participate in a NFL postseason game
The Raiders have Nassib active for today’s game against the Bengals, another first for an out player in the NFL, as they fight for a chance to play in the Super Bowl.
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5 good things that happened to the LGBTQ community this year
It has certainly been a challenging year for LGBTQ rights, but it’s important to take a moment to recognize the wins.
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Multiple NFL players are supporting LGBTQ-friendly causes on the field this weekend
The Trevor Project, Athlete Ally and even Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation may be represented in front of millions over the weekend.
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15 celebrities who came out in 2021
The last one is a little different though.
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Seven professional LGBTQ athletes we’re thankful for this year
This year, professional athletes came out in droves, speaking up for their community and speaking out for causes they believed in.
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Jon Gruden sues NFL for “Soviet-style character assassination” by sharing his real homophobic emails
Former Coach Jon Gruden resigned in shame after his hateful emails were made public. Now he’s suing the NFL for allegedly making them public.
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Out NFL player Carl Nassib’s coach resigns after homophobic & racist emails revealed
Raiders’ head coach Jon Gruden reportedly called Michael Sam a “queer,” described people he disagreed as “faggots,” and also mocked Caitlyn Jenner. The only out player in the NFL plays on the team.