Gay in the NFL

Celebrating Black LGBTQ sports history: NFL free agent Ryan Russell comes out as bisexual

Ryan Russell wants to land back in the NFL. Being his true self is now paramount for his life’s next chapter.

Ex-NFL Lineman Ryan O’Callaghan’s coming out memoir is a harrowing and suspenseful journey

"My Life On the Line" details O’Callaghan’s struggle to be himself in a world he felt wouldn’t accept him, and how it almost cost him his life

NFL Players: Gays The Same As Drunks, Prostitutes

DeMario Davis and Kirk Cousins say they would welcome an openly gay player on their teams. But their religious beliefs cause them to equate homosexuality with being a prostitute, demon or a drunk.

Asante Samuel To Gays: "Don't Flaunt It'

"You don't have to show it and flaunt it like that. You know what I'm saying, we have kids out here too," the Falcons cornerback says.

Carson Palmer, 12 Colts Would Embrace Gay Player

In the wake of the Jason Collins coming out in the NBA, players in the NFL speak up about having gay teammates.

NFL Gay Bias Memo: No 'Sexual Gag Gifts'

The league sends its 32 teams a memo outlining acceptable conduct as it pertains to sexual orientation

'Good Morning America' talks with Alan Gendreau

News: Coach says gays face locker room jungle

Orlando Predators coach Doug Plank, of Arena Football, says football locker rooms aren't ready for gay players.

Justin Tuck: Gay player no issue in locker room

"I could give a damn," Tuck said. "... The goal is to win football games."

Roger Goodell talks with Mike & Mike about gays

Mike Greenwood today asked NFL commissioner Roger Goodell how he felt about NFL players talking about gay marriage and their support for gay teammates.

Roger Goodell: Gay Bias 'Unacceptable'

The NFL agrees to include sexual orientation as part of its diversity training, including posters in locker rooms.

Roundup: Lochte, Kluwe at Pride, out UCLA coach

Kluwe is Pride grand marshal. Out coach at UCLA. Ryan Lohte's dumb answers

Being Gay Won't Stop Player From Being Drafted

The bottom line in the NFL is winning, not sexual orientation. As longtime general manager Bill Polian says: "I just don't think it's important."

Vick's brother on Arizona Cardinal 'Fruit Tarts'

Strange tweet from former NFL player warns folks of either sour candy or gays

NFL Meets With Groups About Gay Inclusion

Results may not be seen for a while, but attendees are hopeful that more real change is coming soon to the NFL

Kerry Rhodes: 'I'm Not Gay'

The free agent tells TMZ "I'm not gay" after a website posts affectionate photos of him with a man.

Podcast: Esera Tuaolo on gay athletes in the NFL

Tuaolo offers his thoughts on what the NFL can be doing to ready for openly gay athletes

NFL finds no violations with gay Combine questions

The League announces no punishments will be handed out regarding allegedly asking draftees about being gay

Got A Gay Athlete Scoop? Put Up Or Shut Up

There is no value to dropping hints that anonymous pro athletes are about to come out.

4 NFL Players Not Coming Out

If you got excited by Brendon Ayanbadejo's claim that four NFL players are coming out together soon, you can stop planning the ticker-tape parade

Was Ayanbadejo Cut Because Of Gay Advocacy?

Ravens linebacker says he was misquoted in saying he was released because of his LGBT support. The team strongly denies it.