R.K. Russell
@rkrelentless.bsky.social
NFL Legend, Writer, and Advocate
Author of THE YARDS BETWEEN US
“Finding Free” nominated for a Sports Emmy
Author of THE YARDS BETWEEN US
“Finding Free” nominated for a Sports Emmy
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R.K. Russell
@rkrelentless.bsky.social
· Nov 20
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.
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The New York gunman blamed CTE. I’ve seen that pain and I know silence is deadly | RK Russell
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
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July 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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.
April 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Downloaded the app on my phone, so I should be here more from now on.
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"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
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
March 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
"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
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
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"... 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
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
March 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
"... 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
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
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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
#indiecomics #lgbtqcomics #sportscomics
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.
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January 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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
#indiecomics #lgbtqcomics #sportscomics
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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.
November 20, 2024 at 2:10 PM
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 ✅
January 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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.
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Last night I was reminded that people don’t just say dumb, rude shit on the Internet; they say it in real life too.
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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 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?
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December 20, 2024 at 10:46 PM
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.
December 19, 2024 at 11:09 PM
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.
December 11, 2024 at 12:10 AM
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.
December 11, 2024 at 12:03 AM
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.
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.
December 11, 2024 at 12:03 AM
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.
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.
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For R.K. Russell, opening up about his bisexuality was more challenging than playing in the NFL. | @rkrelentless.bsky.social
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.
www.queermajority.com
December 4, 2024 at 1:28 AM
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
November 29, 2024 at 6:02 PM
“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.
November 29, 2024 at 2:58 PM
I hope the next person you fall in love with is yourself.
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Bisexual, athlete and poet, sacred and mundane: an NFL player’s ethereal verse embodies the dualities of love. | @rkrelentless.bsky.social
Tributes — Queer Majority
Bisexual, athlete and poet, sacred and mundane: an NFL player’s ethereal verse embodies the dualities of love.
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November 28, 2024 at 3:19 AM
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
November 25, 2024 at 5:59 AM
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.
November 23, 2024 at 5:59 PM
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.
It’s just, I’ve learned that love can slip away.
November 22, 2024 at 4:04 PM
I’m sorry if I hold your hand too tight—
It’s just, I’ve learned that love can slip away.
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! 😂
November 22, 2024 at 1:04 AM
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?
November 21, 2024 at 5:38 PM
STOP SCROLLING: What’s something you will never stop defending?
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.
November 21, 2024 at 3:52 PM
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. 
November 21, 2024 at 5:27 AM
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.
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.
November 21, 2024 at 5:27 AM
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.
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.