Carl Nassib

With Carl Nassib's groundbreaking announcement came a purposeful pledge. Now the NFL has matched it. The league announced Tuesday it too is donating $100,000 to The Trevor Project, which is the leading national organization centered on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth.

After Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib became the league's first openly gay player, owner Mark Davis and head coach Jon Gruden praised his courage. 

Raiders DE Carl Nassib is the first active NFL player to come out as gay. Judy Battista explores how the trailblazer's Monday announcement changed the league -- and challenged it.

Raiders defensive lineman Carl Nassib has made NFL history as the first active player to come out as gay. The Raiders defensive lineman, a league veteran of five years, made the announcement on Monday via Instagram. 

Jon Gruden has yet to record a winning season in his second stint as Raiders coach. Jim Trotter examines an organizational approach under Gruden that has led to plenty of questionable moves.

DeAndre Hopkins has been battling an ankle injury the last few weeks but Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said he is "hopeful" the wide receiver will play against the Seattle Seahawks, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

Takkarist McKinley's days in Atlanta could be numbered. The Falcons declined to pick up McKinley's fifth-year option Wednesday, the team announced.

Can the Tom Brady-infused Buccaneers end the Saints' three-year reign over the NFC South? Are the Falcons gearing up for a bounce-back season? What can we expect from the fresh-faced Panthers? Nick Shook explores the state of each team in the division.

This offseason has been unlike any other for the entire NFL, and especially so for the Raiders. Team GM Mike Mayock details how he will be more low-tech than usual on draft night.

Yes, the AFC West is home to the defending NFL champion Chiefs -- but John Elway's Broncos and Jon Gruden's Raiders have been making moves. Adam Maya scopes out a division on the upswing.

After a frenzied first wave of free agency, NFL rosters look stunningly different than they did just one year ago. Here is a team-by-team listing of the notable departures during a wild 2020 free agency period.

Gil Brandt highlights three free agents who should stick with their current teams -- and three who should leave. Will any organization suit Tom Brady better than the Patriots? Is there any way Teddy Bridgewater returns to the Saints?

The Bucs' draft haul went beyond star Devin White, while the Saints managed to snag a key piece without a first-round pick. Nick Shook grades every NFC South team's rookie class.

The order for the top 20 picks in the 2020 NFL Draft is set. Have a look at how the board shakes out after the Cincinnati Bengals, who will select first overall next April in Las Vegas.

Week 14 of the 2019 season is upon us. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 14 Sunday games.

Aaron Rodgers threw four scores in the snow, Derrick Henry rumbled through Indianapolis and Justin Tucker sealed the game of the year with a game-winning kick. Here's what we learned from Week 13.

Week 13 of the 2019 season is upon us. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 12 Sunday games.

Week 12 of the 2019 season is upon us. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 12 Sunday games.

Week 11 is here! Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 12 Sunday games.

Week 10 is here! Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 11 Sunday games.

Can Kyler Murray topple Lamar Jackson? Do the Steelers get back on track vs. Seattle? Who'll take the NFC North lead: Vikings or Packers? Will the Saints earn redemption (of sorts) against the Rams? Gregg Rosenthal predicts every Week 2 game.

New Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians was noncommittal that Gerald McCoy would be on Tampa Bay's roster come the start of the 2019 season.

With a new coaching staff incoming and a defensive scheme changing, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have cut DE Vinny Curry, the team announced Tuesday.

A whole bunch of players considerably impacted the 2018 NFL season, but some guys just haven't received the credit they deserve. Nick Shook puts the spotlight on one unsung hero from each NFC team.

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

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.

Las Vegas Raiders interim defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli's well-designed stunt helps get Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib through for the sack.

Check out the best defensive plays from the Las Vegas Raiders Week 10 win over the Denver Broncos.

Watch the highlights of the Week 10 matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib picks off Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, who throws his third interception of the game.

Watch the game highlights of the Week 1 matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Carolina Panthers.

Watch the highlights from the Week 4 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams.

Watch the highlights from the Week 12 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons.

Watch the highlights from the Week 8 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tennessee Titans.

Watch the highlights from the Week 6 game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from London.

Watch highlights from the New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game for Week 14 of the 2018 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Carl Nassib smacks the football out of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees' hands for a fumble.

Watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers highlights from Week 12 of the 2018 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Carl Nassib sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith for a loss of 8 yards.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Carl Nassib gets big sack vs. former team the Cleveland Browns.

Watch both sacks from Tampa Buccaneers defensive end Carl Nassib against his former team.

Miscommunication between Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and running back Ben Roethlisberger and James Conner causes a 4-yard tackle for loss for Tampa Bay Bucaneers defensive end Carl Nassib.

Carl Nassib gives his teammates a lesson in compound interest. Tune in to future episodes of "Hard Knocks" on HBO every Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET.