Ryan Russell came out as bisexual in a first person essay on ESPN.

Russell is currently an NFL free agent and has played for the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but hasn't played since 2017.

"Have I lied to teammates, coaches, trainers, front-office executives and fans about who I am? Not exactly. But withholding information is a form of deceit," he said. "And I want the next part of my career — and life — steeped in trust and honesty."