Jacksonville Jaguars assistant strength and conditioning coach Kevin Maxen came out publicly as gay Thursday, making him the first known openly gay male coach in the NFL and in men’s professional sports in the United States. Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Jay Tufele (97) talks with associate strength coach Kevin Maxen during the Jaguars' rookie minicamp at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., June 14, 2022. The Jacksonville Jaguars video board after an AFC wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers at TIAA Bank Field Jan. 14, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. In the NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Carl Nassib became the league’s first openly gay active player when he made his announcement in 2021 while playing for the Las Vegas Raiders. San Francisco 49ers assistant Katie Sowers was the first woman and openly gay coach in a Super Bowl in 2020.

Source: Fox News July 21, 2023 14:31 UTC