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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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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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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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Carl Nassib waited to come out because he “didn’t know if it would ruin my career”
He also revealed how he “met an awesome guy” earlier this year that he’s now dating.
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Carl Nassib secures Raiders’ victory in first NFL game since coming out
“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.
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These 15 other LGBTQ football players paved the way for Carl Nassib to play while out
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.
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Carl Nassib is now the first out NFL player signed to a regular season roster
Carl Nassib will break ground later this month as the first gay person to play in a regular season NFL game.
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Out NFL player Carl Nassib breaks his silence weeks after coming out
“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.
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NFL declares “Football is gay”
“The NFL stands by the LGBTQ+ community today and every day” they said in a simple yet unprecedented message.