Carl Nassib, April 12, 1993 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, became the first active NFL player to come out as gay. Nassib played football at Pennsylvania State University where he was voted All-American in 2015.
He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 2016 NFL draft in the third round, as the 65th pick. He was waived by the Browns in 2018.
In September 2018, he was hired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and played two seasons. He signed a three-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders in March 2020.
During the 2021 season opener, the Raiders defeated the Ravens on Monday Night Football and became the first openly gay player in the NFL. He was released by the Raiders in March 2022.
He signed a one-year deal with the Buccaneers and in September 2023, announced his retirement.
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