Ryan Russell, Chadiha: How NFL can promote acceptance of LGBTQIA+ players, fans

Carl Nassib talks The Trevor Project on "Good Morning Football."

The NFL is more than America's game - it's a league that welcomes fans from every background. On Spirit Day, the league and its players celebrate inclusiveness - and the enduring message that football is for everyone.

This Pride Month, the NFL honors Richard Fierro for his acts of bravery as he and other survivors of the share their stories of healing, the importance of safe spaces and their hope for unity in the futures.

The National Football League held a 'Football is for Everyone: Perspectives from LGBTQ Employees' panel featuring four members of the NFL's LGBTQ+ panel.

Defensive end Carl Nassib announces partnership with The Trevor Project for Pride Month.

Jen and Kate McBride share stories of their son and Arizona Cardinals rookie tight end Trey McBride's journey to becoming an NFL tight end.

NFL Network's Scott Pioli explains how his personal relationship with Ryan O'Callaghan helped save Ryan's life.

The NFL, clubs kick off Pride Month on Twitter.

Colorado State tight end product Trey McBride set school records for receptions and yards en route to being named the Rams' first-ever unanimous All American this past December. Trey, his parents, and his friends and family welcomed us into his draft night experience including the highs, lows, and ultimate rewards of an emotional NFL journey.

Colorado State Rams tight end Trey McBride talks about how being raised in a household with his mother Kate and his parent Jen helped propel him to the NFL.

Cleveland Browns fullback Johnny Stanton details his My Cause My Cleats with "Split Ends" co-host Erica Tamposi.

GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis wakes up with 'GMFB' to mark the 11th Annual Spirit Day supporting LGBTQ+ community.

'The Rainbow Dads' join 'NFL Total Access' for National Coming Out Day.

NFL Director of marketing strategy and business planning Stevie Johnson speaks on National Coming Out Day.

NFL Network senior coordinating producer Lya Vallat speaks on National Coming Out Day.

NFL Network's MJ Acosta-Ruiz talks about the importance of being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community.

We're committed to continuing efforts around diversity, equity and inclusion because football is for everyone. We proudly support the LGBTQ+ community and The Trevor Project: TheTrevorProject.org/donate.

Former NFL OT Ryan O'Callaghan joins "Good Morning Football" and shares his life experiences being a closeted NFL player.

NFL Network's Erica Tamposi discusses Carl Nassib coming out.

San Francisco 49ers Chief Administration Officer Hannah Gordon and Washington Football Team VP of Guest Experience Joey Colby-Begovich join NFL Network's MJ Acosta-Ruiz to discuss the impact of Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib coming out.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and others share support for Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib after his coming out as gay.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib announced on Instagram that he is gay. NFL Network's MJ Acosta-Ruiz, DeAngelo Hall and Marc Ross discuss the momentous occasion.

NFL Network's Aditi Kinkhabwala led a Pride Month panel discussion on the importance of allyship and inclusion.

NFL Network's Scott Pioli discusses significant work of the Ryan O'Callaghan Foundation supporting LGBTQ+ athletes.

The San Francisco 49ers announce the launch of their "2021 49ers PRIDE Collection."