The NFL just announced that former Raiders defensive lineman Carl Nassib will be having quite the honor bestowed upon him.
His No. 94 game-worn Raiders jersey is now being displayed at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
Carl Nassib's historic game-worn jersey is now being displayed at the @smithsonian's National Museum of American History. pic.twitter.com/9z9AmLf6vX
— NFL (@NFL) June 4, 2025
Raiders DE Carl Nassib Gets Jersey Displayed In Smithsonian
Nassib was the first openly gay man to play in a regular-season game in the NFL.
“It’s an homage to the people in my community that came before me that put me in a position to be able to come out and play the sport that I love and be who I was all day, every day,” Cal Nassib said of the moment.
Nassib played seven total seasons in the NFL. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2016 in the 3rd round out of Penn State.
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After two years with the Browns, he spent two years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, then two seasons with the Raiders, and then played his final season in 2022 back with the Buccaneers.
He finished his career with 186 total tackles, 25.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 interception.
His best season with the Raiders came in 2020 when he finished with 28 total tackles and 2.5 sacks.