Carl Nassib, The Defensive Lineman For The Las Vegas Raiders, Has Become The First Openly Gay Active Player In The NFL’s 101-Year History. Carl Will Be The Second Openly Gay Player On A Professional Men’s Team In The Big 5 American Sports After Collin Martin, A Member Of Major Soccer League, Minnesota United FC, Came Out In 2018.
Carl Nassib, the first openly gay active NFL player, could be turning point for male sportsThe homophobia of male sports culture has been well documented. And football, perhaps more than any other U.S. sport, embodies American masculinity.