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Ex-NFL player and husband open up about making history with gay age-gap relationship

Former football player Jeff Rohrer says his much younger husband "likes daddies."

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.’

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.

Who Is Retiring NFL Player Carl Nassib?

The out football player made strides for representation in professional athletics.

NFL Players Say a Gay Teammate is 'Not a Distraction'

Vikings punter Chris Kluwe and Redskins defensive lineman Adam Carriker voice their support of LGBT inclusiveness in professional sports.

Five More NFL Players Say Gay Is OK

Five current NFL players have indicated they would have no problem playing alongside a gay teammate, bringing the total who've stated support to two dozen athletes.

Another Test for the NFL: Will Anyone Sign a Gay Player?

Will any team sign Carl Nassib?

The First Active NFL Player Has Come Out

This lineman just made history.

Gay NFL Player on What It Was Like To Come Out

Former NFL player Ryan O'Callaghan was interviewed about coming out in this clip from new documentary Alone in the Game.

Proposal to Ban Gay NFL Players Sent to Congress

Lobbyist Jack Burkman's proposed bill to bar openly gay players from the NFL is ready for Congress.

NFL Commissioner: Openly Gay Players Would Be Accepted

Roger Goodell has encouraging words for any player who might come out. Also, Jets linebacker DeMario Davis says he'd accept a gay teammate, even though he thinks homosexuality is a sin.

Report: Current NFL Player Considering Coming Out

One active NFL player is reportedly eyeing an opportunity to come out as gay, while actively playing.

Will NFL Image Be Altered by Players Support of LGBT Equality
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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.

The Exact Moment NFL Player Ryan O'Callaghan Came Out

The former Patriots and Chiefs offensive tackle lays it all out in his powerful new memoir, My Life on the Line, co-written with Outsports editor Cyd Zeigler. Read an exclusive excerpt below.

Gay Retired NFL Player Roy Simmons Dies at 57

Roy Simmons, who played for both the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants, died last week.

RG3: Now Is the Time for a Gay NFL Player to Come Out

Redskins star Robert Griffin III told GQ that any gay players currently in the NFL should come out.