"This is far from right": Cowboys great Dez Bryant takes issue against NFL supporting Pride Month

The NFL has kicked off Pride Month by showing strong support for the LGBTQ+ community, continuing its message that “Football is for everyone.” The league wants to make football more welcoming and inclusive for all, regardless of their identity.

In a recent video, the league used bold statements like “Football is gay,” “Football is queer,” and “Football is transgender” to highlight that football belongs to everyone.

However, not everyone agrees. Former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant shared the video and said he didn’t support those statements. On Monday, Bryant wrote that he plans to tell his kids that football is not any of those things. He added that while he has nothing against gay people, he doesn’t think the message is right.

Dez's tweet read:

"Football is gay. Football is queer. Football is transgender.. these are wild statements to make..excuse my silliness. I’m going to proudly tell my boys football is none of these things. I have nothing against Gays but this is far from right."

Bryant is a former NFL wide receiver who is best known for playing with the Dallas Cowboys. After leaving Jerry Jones' team, he had short stays with the New Orleans Saints in 2018 and the Baltimore Ravens in 2020.

Even with mixed reactions, the NFL remains one of the most prominent sports leagues supporting LGBTQ+ rights. It has partnered with groups like GLAAD and The Trevor Project to help promote acceptance and support for the LGBTQ+ community.

NFL's Buffalo Bills have faced backlash for supporting Pride Month

Josh Allen's team, the Buffalo Bills, received some criticism for supporting Pride Month. The team shared LGBTQ+ resources on their website, including a guide to help young people come out and links to a group that supports transgender students. On social media, they posted,

“This Pride month, and always, we’re proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community.”

Some fans didn’t agree with the message and shared negative comments online.

Still, the Bills have been strong supporters of Pride Month for years. This year, they again showed their support by joining the Buffalo Pride Parade on June 1, 2025, along with employees from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.