Breaking barriers: 13 gay NFL players who made LGBTQ+ history
From Jerry Smith to Carl Nassib, these players paved the way for visibility and acceptance in football.
October 22, 2024
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Trump smears icon Arnold Palmer as unhinged athletes Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell endorse him
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NFL donates $100k to Trevor Project on National Coming Out Day
Carl Nassib, who came out as gay before retiring from pro football, announced the donation on the NFL Network’s Good Morning Football show.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell promises to support LGBTQ+ players: 'We will have their back'
"Diversity makes us better and LGBTQ people continue to contribute to the success of the NFL," Commissioner Roger Goodell recently said.
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Three years after he came out, Carl Nassib opens up
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NFL rejects Harrison Butker's transphobic, sexist graduation speech remarks
The league's chief diversity officer said Butker's views do not represent the organization.
May 15, 2024
Harrison Butker’s ‘inaccurate, ill-informed and woefully out of step' sexist speech is fact-checked by GLAAD
LGBTQ+ media advocacy group GLAAD issued a fact-check calling out some of the false and misleading things the ultra-conservative Kansas City Chiefs player said during a graduation ceremony.
May 15, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker goes on transphobic, sexist rant during graduation speech
The kicker spoke at Benedictine College and told women to stay in their place while calling LGBTQ+ people ‘deadly sins.’
May 15, 2024
1 dead, at least 14 injured in shooting following Chiefs celebration, fire department says
Two armed people were taken into custody, police say.
February 14, 2024
Can Taylor Swift bring the gays to the yard line?
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February 10, 2024
Former NFL player Ryan O’Callaghan talks Super Bowl, gay NFL players, and what will happen to Bill Belichick
O’Callaghan said that we’re reaching a point in society when younger people don't feel the need to play football only as a cover like he did to hide his sexuality.
February 8, 2024
16 Gay NFL Cheerleaders We Are Happy To Cheer On
These out-and-proud cheerleaders are bringing some much-needed LGBTQ+ representation on the field!
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Who Is Retiring NFL Player Carl Nassib?
The out football player made strides for representation in professional athletics.
September 6, 2023
Carl Nassib Announces Retirement From NFL
The first out gay player in the NFL hangs up the cleats after seven seasons.
September 6, 2023
NFL Coach Kevin Maxen Comes Out as Gay
The Jacksonville Jaguars strength coach is believed to be the first out male coach in professional men’s sports.
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First Transgender NFL Cheerleader Stands Proud in Face of Hateful Trolls
She wrote about her love for movement and expression and the trolls who would try to steal her joy.
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Retired NFL Player Accused of Attacking Queer Son, Son's Boyfriend
Former Indianapolis Colts player Joe Staysniak is charged with battery and strangulation.
February 24, 2023