Carl Nassib, first openly gay player in NFL, announces retirement: "Ready to move on"

NFL player Carl Nassib announced his retirement from football after a seven-year career in the league. In 2021, Nassib announced publicly that he is gay, becoming the first openly gay active player in the NFL's 103-year history. He joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his decision to retire and his next steps in life after football.
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[@SatansBirdLawExpert]

Carl’s brightest days are ahead of him…The “Hard Knocks” clip of him coaching his teammates about how to invest their $$$ proved that long before he came out

[@curiousexcitement5307]

We are gay..probably stronger than you think

[@ericbubbles8642]

Courage to be who you truly are. Keep Blessed 🎉🏈👏🤙

[@antonioforlife]

@@KeilyShhh lol none of that has been proven by science. Just because a person has a feeling doesn’t make it correct. If we were to go by your standard and murdering people would be acceptable because we feel it or pedophilia would be acceptable because we feel it, you can’t have it both ways. science actually proves the opposite with a natural ways of sex. There’s more disease and there’s no way you could ever sell me on mutilation of a body again you need to learn the difference between feelings and facts. Feeling doesn’t mean it’s natural because feelings can be wrong when used in the wrong context.

[@kywieax]

@@antonioforlife yap yap yap

[@a-totally-random-person]

This is a person who has succeeded as a human being. I hope we can get to a place where someone's sexual orientation is truly irrelevant.

[@people744]

Then why did he have to tell everyone he was gay

[@rustlesee]

@@people744because we aren’t there yet. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@a-totally-random-person]

@@people744 There are still people like you.

[@antonioforlife]

It is irrelevant. Sharing your sexual preference’s is dumb especially since you have freedom to do whatever you want. What they’re really looking for is everyone to agree with their choice which won’t happen.

[@yankcaptain3942]

@@antonioforlife more than just agreeing. We are supposed to be happy that they're happy with their sexual freedom

[@vintagebilly.uk..9005]

It’s great to see sportsmen and women coming out it’s so courageous

[@paulgavian90]

Not really lol

[@MK-uw8qt]

@@paulgavian90 if it wasn't, then there in 2023 Carl Nassib wouldn't be the only openly gay NFL player.

[@the.super.awesome]

Carl is so forever an awesome guy. 😎

[@keith.wilson1981]

Would love to meet Carl! :D

[@ralphcanfield9555]

Thank you for sharing your self with us

[@edwardmeradith2419]

Great interview- Good Luck Carl!

[@Bbbmurr]

Maybe u should look up the definition of the word "first"

[@BizarreAndrogynous]

Well who is first?

[@cecegiles7753]

Wasn't it Michael Sam

[@Bbbmurr]

@@cecegiles7753 yes

[@rishyrish]

Pause 😂😂😂😂😂

[@RainbowBro06]

It's harder for males to come out in sports than women in sports. I am Lesbian and part of LGBT community but I am a sports fan and gamer.i play little bit of sports

[@MK-uw8qt]

Sad that in 2023 he was the only openly gay person, and now he's gone. No diversity, no inclusion, no tolerance in the NFL

[@BizarreAndrogynous]

Well nobody stopping anybody from joining the team...

[@BizarreAndrogynous]

Nobody is stopping you from joining.

[@user-ly7sw6ox6i]

Yessss

[@PhoenixLibra83]

First? Did the media make everyone forget about Michael Sam?

[@joshuawaitkevich6558]

Never made a team, never played a game. Drafted because teams were pressured by commissioner to make headlines. Ryan is first nfl player to play

[@PhoenixLibra83]

@@joshuawaitkevich6558 Ahhhhhhh.

[@felisafranzua1049]

Sam was never an active player in the regular season. He played in the preason and went to the practice squad. Carl played several regular seasons ..in other words he has stats. So the "history " is there for Carl. It was a different time then.😢

[@felisafranzua1049]

Oh sorry. I just saw Josh's response.

[@kennethbleyer1980]

Great interview. Good luck Carl.

[@mandcbruce]

Good luck, Carl!!

[@philmygroin6601]

Michael Sam was gay before this guy.

[@sevendegrees]

He wasn’t an “active player” so technically he wasn’t drafted. Stop trying to be divisive.

[@Supersquishyawesomeness]

@@sevendegreeshow is this divisive?

[@mattpytlak]

Michael Sam never played a single down of an NFL game. Nassib played 7 seasons, including 2 after coming out.

[@m.r.keller9642]

There were plenty of gay NFL players before Sam and Hassib. They just didn't come out until their careers ended. In fact, one of them saw his new Jets career end after four snaps in Week One. As for Sam, he wasn't a real player; he was a publicity stunt cooked up by Herr Goodell and ESPN. They forced the Rams to draft him.

[@people744]

I have never heard one NFL player say I'm straight.

[@rustlesee]

It’s not the same. It’s apple to oranges.

[@btn237]

I mean, before this guy you hadn’t heard any players say they’re gay either. And now he’s retired, none are out in the open. Let’s not pretend people aren’t concerned with the sexuality of others, it was only a few years ago that it was literally illegal to get married to someone the same sex in the US. There are a number of comments right here telling the guy to “get help” or “go and play in the woman’s league now”. If him coming out is really not bothering for you, why comment?

[@broseywales5538]

​@@rustleseeAren't apples and oranges basically the same? Both are fruit, contain seeds, grow from trees, are brightly colored, are acidic, are pressed into juice, etc.

[@teamtundra2619]

Why would they need to?

[@tres-adames]

Congratulations, you just explained privilege.

[@benjaminfranklin8412]

Refreshing to see gay issues discussed without a discussion of T.

[@Seahawksfan4life]

My respect for Carl 📉📉📉📉

[@PatrickRyan150]

Goodbye, Lakewood Ohio

[@TruthSeeker30_]

He just wants endorsements

[@SatansBirdLawExpert]

Do you go to work just for the fun of it?

[@TruthSeeker30_]

@@SatansBirdLawExpert I don’t spread wickedness in the media

[@SatansBirdLawExpert]

@@TruthSeeker30_ aaaahhh….so it’s a homophobia thing…my bad

[@bobbyswanson3498]

@@SatansBirdLawExpert they love to act like it’s not because they know it’s wrong

[@tysonb3568]

Wickedness….. Thank God this man has been blessed. Whatever religion ur listening to is really off.

[@shmoese123nc9]

Good on him

[@garnetnard4284]

He traded the pigskin for the lambskin. Transition when?

[@elizabethb4332]

Not really sure why it is so important to know who a person desires to have sex with. Why is it anyone's business and why do we have to announce only homosexual's sexual preferences? LOL.

[@KeilyShhh]

Because straight pride is celebrated every day. It's shouted from the roof tops in 99% of movies/tv shows/plays... it's loud and proud in churches, the RNC and conservative media. And no, you are wrong, there is so much more to gay relationships than sex. You are cheapening love and that's not okay.

[@elizabethb4332]

@@KeilyShhh LOL. There is so much to straight relationships than sex too. Humanity would cease to exist if everyone became a homosexual. Sorry but that is true. It's called reality. There is nothing wrong with being a homosexual but it doesn't need to be announced for everyone to know what you like to do between the sheets. And there is no celebration of straight pride every day as you imply. Straight people are not allowed to have a parades to celebrate their heterosexuality. Gay pride parades and events are more common. And if you say 99% of movies, tvs, etc show heterosexual relationships that is because it's how all of us got here. So there's that.

[@KeilyShhh]

@@elizabethb4332 A) Oh my gosh! Frist of all, I'm asexual so none of my romantic feelings have to do with sex. And even if they did, that doesn't mean there would be nothing more to my relationships! B) And straight people are allowed to have parades... they just don't because it's not necessary! And even if straight people weren't welcome at pride events (which they certainly are), straight pride is celebrated in nearly every institution... institutions that so often cast out the LGBTQ+ community. Stop whining... Pride is just about equality. C) You say that there's nothing wrong with homosexuality and yet in the same breath, you imply that we want all of humanity to end... for the entire human race to disappear! Honey, educate yourself and then we can talk.

[@edwardmeradith2419]

You miss the entire point. First of all, it’s not all sex. It’s about love, Who is anybody that I should have to lie about who I love. Most families deep down want to know- because it’s about sharing love, and the honesty and integrity that being yourself brings to a situation.

[@KeilyShhh]

@@edwardmeradith2419 Preach my friend! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@benshihadeh8561]

Imagine opting to make your sexual identity your personality instead of your NFL career

[@twonv5483]

Good we didn’t need any fruitcakes in the league only imagine if the running backs were scared to get tackled by this guy

[@alexbriggs3456]

He must've brought on some feelings you can't handle.

[@twonv5483]

@@alexbriggs3456 be fr bro

[@alexbriggs3456]

@@twonv5483 I don't think they'd care in the slightest. Them getting paid is based on their performance. You shouldn't care either

[@ryanhumor]

Running backs are tackled by 350 pound giants. They’re not “scared” of someone’s preference.

[@derek6321]

Leviticus 18:22 “Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.”

[@alexbriggs3456]

Geez

[@kennethbleyer1980]

Wow. You still trotting out that one? Kinda lame.

[@clarkh3314]

Don't forget the part of leviticus that tells you to stone your children.

[@shanrenee2908]

Then Jesus came and died for his sins.

[@as_dust_dances]

The bible also says that the Sabbath should be kept holy, but I don't see you kicking off about them playing on a weekend. Almost as though your Christianity right now is actually just an excuse for your homophobia.

[@261jbear]

Who cares

[@Bay510Area]

You clicked.

[@fuqui035]

Retirement my foot nobody wanted him if your gay why do you have to announce it my friend has lots of money he dosent tell anyone it's no one's business now he's out of a job like Sam I forgot his last name

[@ghostofsilence2697]

You don't seem to get it. He didn't come out for all of us. He came out for himself. It takes energy and conscious effort to constantly hide who you are. Once you come out, you don't have to think about it anymore. You don't have to expend that energy. It can help give you peace of mind. And if it means some people cut you out of their lives, so be it. At least you're honest with yourself and you still have the support of those who stuck around after. It was so much less miserable for me after I came out. I don't ever want to go back to the way I lived before. That's why we do it.

[@briandonovan5687]

He is now going to be a super hero in the woman league

[@RM-jb2bv]

What a stunning and brave man!

[@RaiderDawg]

And you’re a stunning and brave bot

[@DuraDigi]

For taking blank up the blank 😂

[@MonaLisa.16]

​@@antonioforlifeYeah its very embarrassing considering his football achievements are not that impressive and if it wasn't for the news he would not have been mentioned.

[@RedTitan5]

​@@antonioforlifeyour just jealous

[@KeilyShhh]

@@antonioforlife But straight pride is celebrated every day. It's shouted from the roof tops in 99% of movies/tv shows/plays... it's loud and proud in churches, the RNC and conservative media. And no, you are wrong, there is so much more to gay relationships than sex. You are cheapening love and that's not okay.

[@m.r.keller9642]

Two years ago, I said that Nassib would be out of the League; I was right. He allowed his personal lifestyle to perform for him, instead of his defensive capabilities.

[@Noah-hm6kz]

yeah being gay only affects your personal lifestyle if you're out, lol good 1