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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.

Retired Gay NFLer: Raiders Coach Should've Addressed Offensive Emails

Jon Gruden had an opportunity to show if his views had changed since he sent the anti-LGBTQ+, racist, and misogynist emails, but he didn't take it, Ryan O'Callaghan says.

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Ryan O'Callaghan, Former NFL Tackle Comes Out of The Closet

Former NFL Tackle Ryan O'Callaghan Comes Out of the Closet

Before coming out, the former Patriots and Chiefs player planned to spend his life playing football or end it completely.

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.

Ryan Russell Hopes to Rejoin NFL as an Out Bisexual Man

Russell, who hasn't played in the league since 2017, came out as bi today, and he says being out and being in the NFL shouldn't be mutually exclusive.

Beyond Pride Month: Make Rainbow Crosswalks Permanent

Visible representations of LGBT lives tell the world that we matter.

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.

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.

10 years ago, the first Super Bowl ad featuring an LGBTQ+ family ran. Here’s what's up this year.

Adweek editor Colin Daniels gives us a peek at themes, all the celebrities and costs for this battle of the best ads.

Whitney Houston and Aaron Hernandez: The Costly Trauma of the Closet

Exploring the role of homophobia and biphobia in the lives of two troubled legends.

26 Football Players Who Came Out of the Closet

Here's a list of gay players who made it to the end zone.