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Nassib was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the NFL draft. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Las Vegas Raiders. In , Nassib became the first active NFL player to publicly come out as gay and to play in a game. [1][2].

Carl Nassib became the first openly gay active NFL player in A few years later, his historic announcement is being immortalized in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Nassib's No.

The Las Vegas Raiders are releasing Carl Nassib, the defensive end who made history last year as the first openly gay active player in NFL history.

Getty Images. Evan Torres , Author September 28, Once the news of Carl Nassib broke, the media and people all over the internet supported Nassib and his bravery for not fearing the potential threats and criticism he would face.

In that appearance, he became the first openly gay player in NFL history to play in a game. [33] He played in 13 games during the season with 21 tackles and sacks. [34] He became the first openly gay player in an NFL playoff game on January 15, [35][36] In the offseason, he was released by the Raiders on March 17, [37].

Carl Nassib became the first openly gay active NFL player in A few years later, his historic announcement is being immortalized in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Nassib's No.

The Las Vegas Raiders are releasing Carl Nassib, the defensive end who made history last year as the first openly gay active player in NFL history.

A post shared by Carl Nassib carlnassib. In the video, Nassib said that he has the best family, friends and job in the NFL, adding that while he's normally a private person, he believes in the power of representation and visibility. Representation matters.