National Football League (NFL)

Being Black and bisexual in America come with their own challenges, but for R.K. Russell, they’ve come with many blessings as well.

He also revealed how he “met an awesome guy” earlier this year that he’s now dating.

“I’m really happy that we got the win on the day that kind of made a little bit of history,” the modest star said after ripping through the rainbow barrier – and helping secure his team’s victory, too.

LGBTQ people have long become a part of football, and it’s in no small part to these trailblazers, just like the one that Nassib is becoming.

“It’s been good to not have to lie when I come in to work everyday,” he said ahead of his first season competing while out.

“The NFL stands by the LGBTQ+ community today and every day” they said in a simple yet unprecedented message.

Nassib will be the first NFL player to take the field after coming out.

The first woman and gay person to coach in a Super Bowl, Sowers said: “Retired from coaching in the NFL? Nah.”

Underwood was in the same draft class as Sam and could’ve came out right after he did. Instead, the NFL drove the future “Bachelor” star further in the closet.

“Trans kids deserve the same opportunity that made my NFL career possible.”