Carl Nassib, NFL's first out gay player, honored at
Carl Paul Nassib (born April 12, ) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Now retired, Nassib is reflecting on what led him to make that courageous decision—and how love, loss, and a bit of Taylor Swift helped him break the silence. He talked about the years of holding it in, the fear of being outed, and the moment that changed everything: a final goodbye to his uncle. 
Carl Nassib Broke NFL Barriers
Former NFL star Carl Nassib has discussed coming out publicly as gay and shared the moving story behind why he felt like he had to do it. Football has given me more than I ever could have imagined. I can truly hang up my helmet for the last time knowing I gave it everything I had.
What happened to Carl Nassib? The story of NFL's first active
Carl Nassib broke barriers in becoming the NFL's first openly gay player. He's since stepped away from football to take on life's other ventures. Carl Nassib, who made history in when he became the first openly gay active player in the NFL, announced his retirement Wednesday. Nassib told "CBS Morning" that while it wasn't an easy choice, he felt it was time to move on to the next chapter. 
Carl Nassib on Coming Out, Mental Health, and Inspiring
Veteran pass rusher Carl Nassib, who in became the NFL's first openly gay player to play in a regular-season game, announced his retirement on Wednesday after seven seasons. In , Carl Nassib decided to publicly come out as gay. In doing so, Nassib became the first openly gay active NFL player.
Gay NFL star Carl Nassib shares moving reason he came out
After being the first openly gay and active NFL player, Carl Nassib has revealed what contributed to his decision to come out. After being the first openly gay and active NFL player , Carl Nassib has revealed what contributed to his decision to come out. Earlier this week, Nassib appeared on The Pivot podcast, where he discussed a conversation he had with his uncle, who was dying of cancer, and was also another gay man in his family. Former NFL player Carl Nassib recalls conversation that
Carl Nassib made history on Sept. 13, , when he played as an out gay NFL player. This feat is being recognized by the Smithsonian. . 
Carl Nassib, first active NFL player to come out as gay
We’re proud to continue our partnership with the NFL and to highlight a trailblazer who makes history on and off the field: Carl Nassib, the first active NFL player to come out as gay, and proud Trevor Project Board Member. .
Carl Nassib
Carl Nassib, who made history in when he became the first openly gay active player in the NFL, announced his retirement Wednesday. Nassib told "CBS Morning" that while it wasn't an easy. .