Rayze app lands investment to connect volunteers, nonprofits
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Carl Nassib dreamed of a different kind of social media app for years – one that celebrates positivity and community. Details of the investment were not released, though Financial Finesse Ventures said their typical investment ranges from $500,0000 to $1.5 million for a minority stake. “These kids were in really, really desperate need and the most moving part about it was they were half a mile from where we went to work every day,” he added. He said part of the investment from Financial Finesse Ventures would allow Rayze to match a volunteer’s skills with a nonprofit’s needs in order to address a shortage of volunteers who can help nonprofits with technology or marketing. So we’re combatting all those negatives of social media by getting people out of their houses and giving back.
wftv.comCarl Nassib happily back with Bucs after being selective
Nassib had 12 1/2 sacks combined over 29 games with the Bucs, the best of his six-year career. Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles said that connection was one of the reasons they decided to bring Nassib back. “I was being selective, and this was a great opportunity that I couldn’t pass up,” Nassib said. 94 with Cleveland, his first stint with Tampa Bay and the past two seasons with the Raiders. He started talking with the Bucs a couple of days ago with outside linebacker Cam Gill dealing with a Lisfranc injury from the Bucs' preseason opener, and now he's wearing No.
wftv.comTampa Bay brings back linebacker Carl Nassib for depth
Buccaneers Titians Football Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Carl Nassib (93) puts his helmet on before taking part in drills during a combined NFL football training camp with the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) (Mark Zaleski)NASHVILLE, Tenn. — (AP) — Tampa Bay has signed outside linebacker Carl Nassib, who returns after playing for the Buccaneers in 2018 and 2019. Nassib joined the Buccaneers in Nashville, where they are practicing Wednesday and Thursday ahead of Saturday night's exhibition against the Tennessee Titans. "He has a lot of versatility, he brings a lot of energy, brings a lot of toughness and he understands the system. We look forward to him coming here.”Outside linebacker Cam Gill is dealing with a Lisfranc injury from the Bucs' preseason opener. Nassib spent the past two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders after playing 29 combined games with Tampa Bay during 2018 and 2019.
wftv.comCarl Nassib stared at his phone for an hour before deciding to post his coming out video in 2021
Kansas City Chiefs v Las Vegas Raiders LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 14: Carl Nassib #94 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)When former Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to come out as gay in 2021, he received "nothing but love and support" from around the league. "I stared at the phone for, like, an hour just looking at it, trying to hype myself up," he told Good Morning America on Tuesday. "When people come out, they're coming out of the closet because they're afraid. I have so much love for Las Vegas.
wftv.comCarr confident with Olson calling Raiders' offensive plays
With Jon Gruden tendering his resignation Monday amid reports of emails he sent before being hired in 2018 that contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments, longtime special Rich Bisaccia makes his debut as interim head coach of the Raiders, and offensive coordinator Greg Olson will be the new voice in quarterback Derek Carr’s ears, calling the plays in a matchup that pits 3-2 rivals seeking their first win in October.
Nassib's strip-sack helps Raiders in OT victory over Ravens
Ravens Raiders Football Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) forces a fumble by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during overtime in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. Nassib, who is in his second season with the Raiders, is the first active NFL player to come out as gay. But he never made the final roster and retired in 2015 having never played in an NFL regular-season game. “It was awesome, Carl works super hard,” Las Vegas defensive end Maxx Crosby said. “Our defense made a signature play at the end of that game,” Raiders coach Jon Gruden said.
wftv.comCarr's TD pass caps Raiders rally past Ravens 33-27 in OT
Ravens Raiders Football Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) reacts after a play against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. Carr's second TD pass of the game came after Carl Nassib's strip sack of Lamar Jackson at the Ravens 27. The Ravens had taken the lead when Jackson scrambled 28 yards to help set up Justin Tucker's 47-yard field goal. The Raiders earlier got a forced fumble by Quinton Jefferson against Jackson to set up Josh Jacobs' 15-yard TD run, tying the game at 17. SPECTACULAR PLAYJackson's TD pass to Marquise Brown in the first half was a spectacular individual effort.
wftv.comNassib says he's gotten only 'love and support' from Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib said he has received “nothing but love and support” from his teammates after he came out as gay earlier this summer. Nassib, who is entering his second season with the Raiders, is the first active NFL player to come out as gay. Nassib said he knew the reaction from his Raiders teammates would be good. Got a great locker room, great teammates. Been met with nothing but love and support, it’s been incredible,” he said.
wftv.comNashville Predators prospect proudly comes out as gay
A Nashville Predators prospect has come out as gay before his first NHL camp. Luke Prokop, a 19-year-old Canadian who was a second-round pick in the 2020 draft last fall, posted a message to Twitter on Monday. “From a young age I have dreamed of being an NHL player, and I believe that living my authentic life will allow me to bring my whole self to the rink improve my chances for filling my dreams.”No active NHL player has come out as gay. Prokop said he hopes his example shows that gay people are welcome in the hockey community. [ Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib in June became the first active NFL player to come out. ]
wftv.comRaiders’ Carl Nassib becomes 1st active NFL player to come out as gay
Carl Nassib FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. Nassib on Monday, June 21, 2021, became the first active NFL player to come out as gay. Nassib, 28, a third-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in the 2016 NFL draft, made the announcement via Instagram. @Raiders DE Carl Nassib announced today that he’s gay. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/HXbcBuLg2X — NFL (@NFL) June 21, 2021NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league “is proud of Carl for courageously sharing his truth today,” the sports news network reported.
wftv.comNassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib on Monday became the first active NFL player to come out as gay. Nassib announced the news on Instagram, saying he wasn't doing it for the attention but because "I just think that representation and visibility are so important." Nassib also said in his short video message that he was donating $100,000 to the Trevor Project, a nonprofit that seeks to prevent suicide among LGBTQ youth. Nassib is a sixth-year pro who was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2016 in the third round out of Penn State. He played two seasons for the Browns and two for Tampa Bay before joining the Raiders in 2020.
wftv.comRaiders fire defensive coordinator Paul Guenther
The Las Vegas Raiders fired defensive coordinator Paul Guenther after he failed to make any significant improvement for the unit in nearly three full seasons on the job. Defensive line coach Rod Marinelli will take over on an interim basis for the rest of the season. Marinelli has previously served as a head coach in Detroit and defensive coordinator in Chicago and Dallas. He has long ties to Gruden, having served as his defensive line coach for the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002 and then rejoining Gruden this season on the Raiders. We got a chance to win all three and see what happens at the end,” defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins said before the announcement.
QB Jones inactive for Giants; McCoy to start at Seattle
(AP Photo/Aaron Doster)The New York Giants will be without starting quarterback Daniel Jones for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. Jones was not expected to play because of a hamstring injury suffered last week against Cincinnati. Colt McCoy will make his first start of the season at QB for the Giants. Seattle was without both starting right tackle Brandon Shell (ankle) and backup Cedric Ogbuehi (calf) leaving a major question on the offensive line. ___CLEVELAND-TENNESSEEBrowns: WR Taywan Taylor, WR KhaDarel Hodge, CB Denzel Ward, RB Dontrell Hilliard, S Tedric Thompson, DE Joe Jackson.
NFL player Carl Nassib makes millions but sticks to a $3,500 budget for rent, food and bills
NFL linebacker Carl Nassib signed a four-year, $3.6 million contract with the Cleveland Browns when he was drafted in 2016. His new salary "didn't really change my headspace much," he tells CNBC Make It. I was more focused on my career as a football player than worrying about how much money I had in the bank." Three years after signing with the Browns, Nassib is making a base salary of $2.03 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and he still plays it safe with his money. The 26-year-old team captain sticks to a monthly budget of $3,500 for rent, food and bills.
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