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1 day ago · Carl Nassib shocked the world and simultaneously broke barriers when he came out as gay in 2021. He became the NFL's first active gay player. Gay athletes have played in the NFL before, but none ...
Carl Paul Nassib (born April 12, 1993) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions , earning unanimous All-American honors as a senior in 2015.
- 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
- Penn State (2011–2015)
- 275 lb (125 kg)
11 hours ago · Carl Nassib knows the power of opening up. In 2021, Nassib – then playing for the Las Vegas Raiders – became the first active NFL player in league history to publicly identify as gay. Nassib ...
Sep 7, 2023 · Carl Nassib, the first out gay NFL player, is retiring from the league after seven seasons.. Nassib made the “bittersweet” announcement on social media on Wednesday. “This is a bittersweet ...
Sep 6, 2023 · Carl Nassib made queer NFL history. Now he's stepping away from the game Although he isn't the first NFL player to come out as gay, he is the first to do so while actively playing for a team.
Apr 18, 2024 · Carl Nassib, right, of the Cleveland Browns, chat with his brother Ryan of the New York Giants after their game in 2016. Carl Nassib will announce Cleveland's second-round draft choice. | Scott R ...
Sep 6, 2023 · The outside linebacker, who came out as gay in 2021, announced his retirement from the league. He thanked his teammates, coaches and fans for their support and said he gave it everything he had.
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