(This story first ran in 2019 and is updated when new players come out).Titanmen is VERY excited to launch, the biggest exclusive collection of the movies of Joe Gage.įeaturing hundreds of scenes, Bonus videos and of course the hot men that Joe captured in front of his lens in classic movies like Arcade on Route 9, Jury Duty, 110° In Tucson, Chainsaw, Coyote Pointe and MANY more. In June, Carl Nassib of the Raiders came out as gay. The star of “The Bachelor” said he has been struggling with his sexuality his whole life. In April, Colton Underwood came out publicly. Jenkins is gay and this was the the first time he widely discussed his sexual orientation. In October, Martin Jenkins, a former defensive back for the Seattle Seahawks, was nominated to the California Supreme Court. Also on the Cowboys practice squad.Ĭolton Underwood (2014-20): Tight end had preseason or practice squad stints with the Chargers, Eagles and Raiders. Michael Sam (2014): Defensive end with the Rams. Martin Jenkins (1977): Defensive back with the Seahawks.īrad Thorson (2011): Offensive lineman with the Cardinals.
Wade Davis (2000-03): Wide receiver with the Titans, Seahawks and Redskins.ĭorien Bryant (2008): Wide receiver with the Steelers. Identifies as bisexual.Ĭarl Nassib (2016-present): Defensive lineman with the Browns, Buccaneers and Raiders. Ryan Russell (2015-17, spent 2018 in Bills camp): Defensive lineman with the Buccaneers and Cowboys. Ryan O’Callaghan (2006-11): Offensive lineman with the Patriots and Chiefs. Kwame Harris (2003-08): Offensive lineman with the 49ers and Raiders. Jeff Rohrer (1982-89): Linebacker with the Dallas Cowboys.Įsera Tuaolo (1991-99: Defensive tackle with the Packers, Vikings, Jaguars, Falcons and Panthers. Roy Simmons (1979-83): Offensive lineman with the Giants and Redskins. The NFL Network produced a documentary on Smith being gay. Jerry Smith (1965-77): Tight end with the Redskins. Denver Post via Getty Images Played in a regular season gameĭave Kopay (1964-72): Running back with the 49ers, Lions, Redskins, Saints, and Packers.
Here is the list of football players in the NFL who have come out: Dave Kopay, shown in 1977, played for nine seasons in the NFL. “There’s a few of us that paved the way and it makes me incredibly happy,” Kopay said about Nassib playing in the regular season.ĭespite their small numbers, these 16 are trailblazers and have inspired many LGBTQ people in sports and every walk of life, so they are to be applauded. Dave Kopay was the first player to come out, in 1975, three years after retiring after a nine-year career. Over the years, Outsports has known of a few other players who are gay but have never come out, even when retired. To only have 16 out players among the thousands who have been on preseason, practice squad or regular season NFL rosters (23,000 and counting in a survey done in 2014) is barely a blip and shows the stigma that still surrounds people who play football. 16 and the first one to come out as gay while on an active roster.
The NFL has played for more than 100 years and there have been 16 gay or bi players to come out publicly.Īs the 2021 NFL season kicks off, Carl Nassib of the Las Vegas Raiders is No.