Carl Nassib, NFL's First Openly Gay Active Player, Announces Retirement to Focus on Philanthropy

Carl Nassib announced his retirement from the NFL after 7 seasons, during which he was the first openly gay active player.
Nassib will focus on Rayze, his app connecting volunteers to nonprofits, and continue diversity efforts with the NFL.
He played for the Browns, Raiders and Buccaneers, finishing his career with 25.5 sacks and 187 tackles.
In 2021, Nassib came out publicly, receiving support from teammates and becoming a role model.
He expressed gratitude for his NFL career and plans to advocate financial education for athletes.