Carl Nassib Announces Retirement From NFL
The first out gay player in the NFL hangs up the cleats after seven seasons.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
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NFL's Carl Nassib Says Coming Out Was Tough But Rewarding
In a recent interview, the out and proud pro football player described being the first out NFL player as "f*ck*ng cool."
OCTOBER 12, 2022
NFL Player Carl Nassib Reflects on a Year of Publicly Being Out
Currently a free agent, Carl Nassib said he wanted to "own the story" and share his truth on his own terms.
JULY 20, 2022
Tampa Bay Bucs Win First Game With Out Player Carl Nassib
On Sunday, the Buccaneers defeated the Dallas Cowboys.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Carl Nassib Takes Leave After Coach Resigns Due to Homophobic Emails
The defensive lineman for the Raiders took a day's leave following the media storm around head coach Jon Gruden's anti-LGBTQ+ and racist messages to colleagues.
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Out NFL Player Carl Nassib Makes Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Final Roster
Nassib made history last year when he came out as gay in a post on his Instagram during Pride month.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Gay former NFL player Carl Nassib joins board of LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention nonprofit The Trevor Project
The out athlete has supported the organization since coming out publicly.
DECEMBER 13, 2024
LZ Granderson on the Meaning of Carl Nassib
The journalist and ESPN host has a new ABC News podcast and plenty of insight on out athletes.
JULY 2, 2021
Raiders Releasing Groundbreaking Gay Football Player Carl Nassib
The release appears to have nothing to do with his identity and everything to do with his salary.
MARCH 16, 2022
Carl Nassib’s Jersey Is a Top-Seller Since He Came Out
The NFL's first-ever out active player has become the MVP of merch.
JUNE 24, 2021
Carl Nassib Forces Fumble to Win First Game After Coming Out
The Raiders player forced a key turnover in overtime, and put to rest questions about gay athletes in professional sports in the process.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
NFL's Carl Nassib Says a Weight Has Been Lifted Since Coming Out
"I was definitely surprised by the big reaction. It was incredible. I thought nobody would care."
AUGUST 9, 2021
Another Test for the NFL: Will Anyone Sign a Gay Player?
Will any team sign Carl Nassib?
MARCH 18, 2022
Who Is Retiring NFL Player Carl Nassib?
The out football player made strides for representation in professional athletics.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Carl Nassib's Cleats Will Benefit the Trevor Project
Nassib helped design cleats promoting the group for the My Cause My Cleats campaign.
DECEMBER 14, 2021
The NFL's Out Player Carl Nassib, the League, and a Winning Strategy
Legendary Raiders owner Al Davis had the perfect game plan to quiet the haters: Just win, Carl.
AUGUST 12, 2021
What Roger Goodell Should Have Said About Carl Nassib
The NFL commissioner expressed the bare minimum of support for the newly out player.
JULY 6, 2021
Three years after he came out, Carl Nassib opens up
In a candid interview with The Advocate, the former NFL star talks about fair-weather brands, Harrison Butker’s comments, the Trevor Project, and Rayze, his new passion project.
JUNE 10, 2024
Out NFL Player Carl Nassib Signs Contract With Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nassib made history as the first active gay player in the NFL.
AUGUST 16, 2022
Carl Nassib's Coming-Out Is a Gay NFL Fan's Wish Come True
LGBTQ+ fans no longer have to create might-have-been scenarios around players such as Michael Sam.
JUNE 22, 2021