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Carl Nassib, first openly gay active NFL player, announces retirement

After seven seasons with three different teams, Carl Nassib, the first openly gay active NFL player, announced his retirement Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Jaguars coach Kevin Maxen comes out as gay in a first for US-based pro leagues

Jacksonville Jaguars associate strength coach Kevin Maxen has come out as gay.

JULY 21, 2023

Vea among injured Bucs active for playoff game vs. Cowboys

Nose tackle Vita Vea, cornerback Carlton Davis, safety Mike Edwards and offensive tackle Donovan Smith are among several key Tampa Bay players who sat out the Buccaneers’ regular-s...

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns in full for playoff prep Nassib (pectoral) was a full participant during Tampa Bay's practice Thursday.

Impact Nassib popped up with a pectoral injury following the Week 14 loss to San Francisco, leaving him ruled out for the final four regular-season games. The 29-year-old was limited over the final two weeks of the regular season, and it appears he's ready to retake the field during Monday's wild-card game versus Dallas. Expect Nassib to continue playing an increased role in the Buccaneers' depleted corps of outside linebackers.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys scuffling ahead of wild-card matchup vs. Bucs team that's getting healthy

The NFL is saving the best for last in Super Wild Card Weekend, with a tough-to-predict matchup between the Cowboys and Buccaneers.

JANUARY 12, 2023

Sidelined for fourth straight Head coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Nassib (pectoral) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Despite the pair of limited showings Nassib took part in to open Week 18 prep, the 275-pounder is now in line to miss his fourth consecutive matchup this weekend as a result of a pectoral injury. Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and Anthony Nelson should both handle heavy snap counts Sunday versus Atlanta given that three other Tampa Bay outside linebackers are currently on injured reserve.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Former Penn State, current Tampa Bay defender Carl Nassib confirms he is dating Olympic swimmer Nearly two years after telling the world that he was gay, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker took another big step this week by confirming...

JANUARY 4, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Will miss Week 17, as expected Nassib (pectoral) is among the Buccaneers' inactives for Sunday's contest against Carolina, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Nassib logged a trio of limited practices this week but was deemed doubtful heading into Sunday, and he will indeed miss his third straight contest. Joe Tryon-Shoyinka may again log 100 percent of Tampa Bay's defensive snaps as he has each of the past two weeks while Nassib has been out.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to face Panthers Nassib (pectoral) is doubtful for Sunday's game against Carolina.

Impact Nassib is coming off back-to-back missed games, but he did manage to put forth a trio of limited practice sessions this week. Nonetheless, it looks like the Buccaneers consider the outside linebacker to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's divisional matchup. Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and Anthony Nelson will be candidates to handle increased roles if Nassib is again unavailable.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Week 16 Nassib (pectoral) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Nassib is slated to miss his second consecutive matchup as a result of the pectoral injury he sustained back in Week 14 versus the 49ers. In his absence, both Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and Anthony Nelson are in line to handle an increased snap count this weekend in Arizona.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Sunday Head coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Nassib (pectoral) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Nassib is now slated to miss his first contest of the 2022-23 campaign, after he failed to practice all week due to a pectoral injury. With both of fellow linebackers Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (hip) and Genard Avery (abdomen) currently listed as questionable to play this weekend, along with Cam Gill (foot) and Shaquil Barrett (Achilles) presently on injured reserve, Anthony Nelson and K.J. Britt are candidates to handle more snaps Sunday versus Cincinnati.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Nassib or Tom Brady? | Week 13 Game Ball Brianna Dix and Scott Smith offer their suggestions as to who should get the Game Ball for the Bucs' amazing comeback win over the Saints, a...

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Rayze app lands investment to connect volunteers, nonprofits

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Carl Nassib dreamed of a different kind of social media app for years – one that celebrates positivity and community

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records second sack in Week 6 Nassib recorded a sack and a pass defensed during the Buccaneers' 20-18 loss to the Steelers in Week 6.

Impact The veteran edge rusher tallied his second quarterback takedown in the last three games while logging a modest 13 snaps. Nassib has only reached the 20-snap threshold once over the first six games, and he figures to continue operating in a similar capacity unless injuries strike alongside the Buccaneers' defensive front.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs first sack since return Nassib collected four tackles (two solo), including a sack, during the Buccaneers' 41-31 loss to the Chiefs in Week 4.

Impact The veteran edge rusher notched his first sack since his return to Tampa Bay this offseason while logging a season-high 20 snaps on defense. Nassib figures to remain in a rotational pass-rushing role unless multiple injuries strike players in front of him.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luke MacFarlane: The importance of Carl Nassib coming out "Bros" star Luke Macfarlane tells Deadspin about how Carl Nassib's coming out made sports safer for LGBTQ+ kids.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM

Carl Nassib brings down Mahomes to end first half Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Carl Nassib brings down Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to end first half.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • NFL.COM

Tom Brady in middle of skirmish as Bucs win in New Orleans

Tom Brady and the Bucs left New Orleans with a huge road win, but lost receiver Mike Evans to ejection in the process.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Bucs Joint Practice With Titans, Bring Back OLB Carl Nassib | Bucs Beat Team Reporter Casey Phillips delivers the latest Buccaneers news coming out of Training Camp.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Carl Nassib Getting Back Up to Speed in Bucs' Defense OLB Carl Nassib has a familiarity with the Bucs’ defensive scheme and camaraderie with players such as Shaq Barrett, and his process of gett...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Carl Nassib happily back with Bucs after being selective Carl Nassib couldn’t be happier playing with Shaq Barrett again even if their Tampa Bay reunion came Wednesday in a different city.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tampa Bay brings back former Browns linebacker Carl Nassib for depth Nassib joined the Buccaneers in Nashville, where they are practicing Wednesday and Thursday ahead of Saturday night’s exhibition against the...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Carl Nassib on Returning to the Bucs, Playing with Shaq Barrett | Press Conference Outside linebacker Carl Nassib spoke to the media following training camp practice on Wednesday.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Todd Bowles on Addition of Carl Nassib, Joint Practices with Titans | Press Conference Head coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media on Wednesday following training camp practice.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Carl Nassib is back, and Bucs fans are stoked Carl Nassib is back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a new one-year deal, and fans are thrilled about the homecoming

AUGUST 17, 2022 • USATODAY.COM