Gay athletes in nfl

Pro football is becoming more inclusive of male players in the LGBTQ+ community. 1 Authors: Edward M. Kian, Ph. 2 There have been 16 gay or bi players come out publicly in the NFL, which is in its th season. Carl Nassib was No. 16 and the first one to come out as gay while on an active roster. 3 Carl Nassib right will be treated differently by team-mates - "but only in a positive way", Ryan K Russell says. Former Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills defensive end Ryan K Russell says he spent the day in a state of "elation" after watching a video in which Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to come out as gay. 4 He became the first openly gay player to play in an NFL game on September 13, [2] He later became the first openly gay player in an NFL playoff game on January 15, [3][4] Six former NFL players have come out publicly after they retired. [5]. 5 Over the course of the NFL's year history, only a handful of players have ever come out as gay. In a sport where many players feel that their career could be at risk if they came out, it takes a lot of courage to authentically live their truth. 6 Throughout the year history of the NFL, only a few players have had the courage to publicly come out as gay. In June , Carl Nassib, a player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, made history as. 7 By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Fortunately, one of the most popular sports in the U. 8 Here’s a compilation of players on collegiate and professional teams who have confirmed you can be gay or bisexual and still achieve success. Carl Nassib In June of , the Raiders player Carl Nassib made history with an emotional Instagram post where he publicly came out as the first openly gay NFL athlete. 9 The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. 10 . 11 . 12