Offensive lineman Ryan O’Callaghan on staying fit, closeted NFL players, & partying in PV with gay celebs
wrote in his 2019 memoir.O’Callaghan’s story illustrates the dark side of being gay in the NFL (he says the experience “damn near killed him”), but also shows the good forces within the league.
The turning point in his journey occurred when he came out to the Kansas City Chiefs’ clinical psychologist, who convinced him life as an out gay man was worth living.
Slowly but surely, O’Callaghan came out to family members and friends, including former Chiefs executive Scott Pioli, who offered him unfettered support.Six years after publicly coming out, O’Callaghan is enjoying a thriving and healthy gay life.
He’s vacationed in Puerto Vallarta, partied at West Hollywood Pride and been in multiple relationships. With NFL season approaching, Queerty recently caught up with the football vet to talk about his views on the league today, how an offensive lineman stays in shape and whether he would ever go on the apps again.
