He wrote an autobiography, Alone In The Trenches: My Life As A Gay Man In The NFL, which was published in 2006 and has worked with the NFL to fight homophobia in the league. He came out as a gay man in 2002 via HBO’s Real Sports.
He played for the Green Bay Packers as well as other NFL teams. Though he never came out, David Kopay stated that they were an item.Įsera Tuaolo: Esera was an NFL defensive linesman from 1991 to 1999. Jerry Smith: He was a tight end for the Washington Redskins from 1965 to 1977. Jack Kemp: Quarterback for the Buffalo Bills and Republican Congressman Jack Kemp was rumored to be gay. Because of his involvements, David is probably the most visible in our list of gay NFL players. Kopay currently serves as a board member in the Gay and Lesbian Athletics Foundation and is an ambassador for the Federation of Gay Games. He revealed that he had a relationship with fellow footballer Jerry Smith. He came out after he retired from the NFL. David Kopay: NFL running back who played for various teams such as the San Francisco 49ers, the Washington Redskins, and the Green Bay Packers.
