While we appreciate any effort toward LGBTQ+ recognition, the NFL's hosting its 3rd "A Night of Pride '' event leading up to Super Bowl LVIII on February 7, appears ironic as the league still lacks openly gay players. Despite the NFL's promise to spotlight advances in LGBTQ inclusion, critics question the actual progress made. GLAAD's partnership with the NFL aims to create LGBTQ+-friendly spaces, but past Pride nights in sports faced backlash, challenging organizations like the NFL to align actions with words. As GLAAD's Tony Morrison emphasized, in his last year’s tweet on May 18, true LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion require bold steps. The NFL must heed these lessons and move beyond symbolic gestures to genuinely support LGBTQ+ individuals. #Queer Up Sports