The athlete made history in 2021 as the first openly gay active NFL player.
Carl Nassib, who made history in 2021 when he became the first openly gay active player in the NFL, announced his retirement Wednesday.that while it wasn't an easy choice, he felt it was time to move on to the next chapter.
Despite saying he's feeling physically and mentally fit, Nassib said he chose to retire to focus on his company, Rayze, which he founded just before the last NFL season. The app enables users to give back to causes they are passionate about.Nassib, who began his football journey as a walk-on at Penn State, came out openly in 2021. He said that day, along with announcing his retirement, was among the top five most important moments of his life.
The 30-year-old said he will continue working with the NFL on philanthropy and diversity and inclusion efforts. He praised the NFL for its efforts, including matching his financial donations to the suicide prevention charity The Trevor Project, and the league's stand against hate. He said he hopes the NFL continues to"set the standard for other sports leagues.
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