Who is Carl Nassib? Know about the first openly gay player to play in NFL games as he announces retirement
Edge rusher Carl Nassib, who made history as the NFL's first openly gay player to participate in a regular-season game, has officially announced his retirement. Nassib's groundbreaking moment came in 2021 while he was a member of the Las Vegas Raiders, and he later played a season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In his retirement announcement shared on Instagram, the 30-year-old Nassib expressed mixed emotions. He stated, «This is a bittersweet moment for me, but after seven seasons and just over 100 NFL games, I am officially retiring from football to focus on my company Rayze.» Nassib fondly reminisced about his football journey, from his humble beginnings as a walk-on at Penn State to achieving his dream of playing in the NFL.
Throughout his NFL career, which spanned seven seasons and included stints with the Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, and two separate periods with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Nassib accumulated an impressive 25 1/2 sacks. His retirement marks the conclusion of a remarkable football journey and a transition towards new endeavors, particularly his entrepreneurial pursuits with Rayze. Nassib's bravery and contribution to LGBTQ+ representation in professional sports will undoubtedly leave a lasting legacy in the world of football.
Who is Carl Nassib?
Carl Nassib is an American professional football player whose announcement in 2021 had a profound impact on the world of sports and LGBTQ+ visibility. Born on April 12, 1993, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Nassib pursued a career in the National Football League (NFL) as a defensive end. He played college football at Penn State, where he was a standout athlete, and later entered the NFL as a third-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, selected by the
