The New York gunman blamed CTE. I’ve seen that pain and I know silence is deadly | RK Russell This tragedy was about more than one man’s pain. It was about how football glorifies suffering and how America ignores mental health while arming the broken

The New York gunman blamed CTE. I’ve seen that pain and I know silence is deadly | RK Russell

Downloaded the app on my phone, so I should be here more from now on.

"And the divided sides are not nations, but boys that thought playing a game made them men."

Sports icon @rkrelentless.bsky.social teams up with Wilfred Santiago to create "Football is Not War," a new comic about violence and sacrifice.

Back us on Kickstarter! kck.st/41Hjqj6

"... I'd choose this half-life over & over again."

NYT-bestselling cartoonist Wilfred Santiago teams up with @rkrelentless.bsky.social to create "Football Is Not War," a poem told in striking, unforgettable images.

Check out our Kickstarter for more sports comics magic: kck.st/41Hjqj6

Coming soon: Come Out and Play: The Queer Sports Project A full-color comics anthology devoted to the LGBTQ+ community and their experiences in athletics.

Come Out and Play: The Queer Sports Project is a comics anthology about #LGBTQ+ people and athletics! Featuring some of today's most exciting queer comics creators and sports legends like NFL star @rkrelentless.bsky.social and hockey legend Angela James!

#indiecomics #lgbtqcomics #sportscomics

It's crazy to think this is all ash and fire. #PrayForLA

I’m R.K. Russell—author, advocate, NFL Legend, and a big believer in creating spaces where everyone feels seen and valued. Thrilled to join this vibrant community to share, connect, and learn from all of you.

First Hike of the Year ✅

Last night I was reminded that people don’t just say dumb, rude shit on the Internet; they say it in real life too.

The In-Between: Black Love and Interracial Dating — Queer Majority NFL player RK Russell grew up learning to cherish black love. What does it mean that he’s now in love and partnered with a white man?

NFL player RK Russell grew up learning to cherish black love. What does it mean that he’s now in love and partnered with a white man? | @rkrelentless.bsky.social

The laptop is closed, and the holiday break is activated.

The thirst for Mario’s brother has once again reaffirmed the fact that not enough people go to therapy.

Can you see it in my eyes.

I don’t need to “stay positive.” I need to rest. I need to feel. I need to heal.

Sometimes that takes longer than I planned or hoped. Sometimes it doesn’t align with the expectations I set for myself, or with a society that glorifies endless productivity. But healing doesn’t follow a timeline.

Life, Love, and Football: An Interview with R.K. Russell — Queer Majority For R.K. Russell, opening up about his bisexuality was more challenging than playing in the NFL.

For R.K. Russell, opening up about his bisexuality was more challenging than playing in the NFL. | @rkrelentless.bsky.social

“Never let the things you want make you forget the things you have.” —Sanchita Pandey

I hope the next person you fall in love with is yourself.

Tributes — Queer Majority Bisexual, athlete and poet, sacred and mundane: an NFL player’s ethereal verse embodies the dualities of love.

Bisexual, athlete and poet, sacred and mundane: an NFL player’s ethereal verse embodies the dualities of love. | @rkrelentless.bsky.social

Representation matters. By following me, you’re helping amplify stories that queer and Black boys need to see—thriving, celebrated, and valued. Let’s create a world where they feel seen. 🖤✨ #RepresentationMatters #QueerAndBlack

Some of the best acting happens off-screen and on the press tours.

I’m sorry if I hold your hand too tight—
It’s just, I’ve learned that love can slip away.

Boy, oh boy, I know a voice note hates to see my rambling ass coming! 😂

STOP SCROLLING: What’s something you will never stop defending?

If you’re about pushing limits, celebrating individuality, and rewriting the rules, you’re in the right place. Let’s connect, grow, and build something greater together.

I’ve been on a journey of breaking barriers, telling my truth, and building a life rooted in authenticity. From the field to the page, and now beyond, I’m here to share my story not just for me—but for us. For the dreamers, the challengers, the ones who refuse to fit into a box.

You need one person to never give up on you: yourself. 

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Today, we pause to honor the lives of transgender individuals who have been lost to violence, hatred, and injustice. It is a day of mourning, reflection, and remembrance, but also a day to renew our commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive world for all.

“We out here humanizing robots and dehumanizing trans folks.” —Indya Moore

“I sat with my anger long enough until she told me her real name was grief.” —C.S.Lewis

I have a question for all the men out there: When was the last time you cried, and what was it for or about?

Let’s talk. Let’s normalize. Let’s grow.