06-22-2021, 09:20 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/57562545
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib has become the first active NFL player to come out as gay.
Nassib, 28, made the announcement in a video posted on his Instagram account.
"Just wanted to take a quick moment to say that I'm gay. I've been meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest," he said.
"I really have the best life, the best family, friends and job a guy could ask for."
Nassib added: "I'm a pretty private person so I hope that you guys know that I'm really not doing this for attention. I just think that representation and visibility are so important.
Wow, I must say, I'm very surprised that he's the first one . After all, there have been how many thousands of NFL players over the years?
Anyway, congrats to him on coming out - and, if there are any others who have been wanting to do the same (but put off it for one reason or another), then I hope this gives them the confidence to do so!
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib has become the first active NFL player to come out as gay.
Nassib, 28, made the announcement in a video posted on his Instagram account.
"Just wanted to take a quick moment to say that I'm gay. I've been meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest," he said.
"I really have the best life, the best family, friends and job a guy could ask for."
Nassib added: "I'm a pretty private person so I hope that you guys know that I'm really not doing this for attention. I just think that representation and visibility are so important.
Wow, I must say, I'm very surprised that he's the first one . After all, there have been how many thousands of NFL players over the years?
Anyway, congrats to him on coming out - and, if there are any others who have been wanting to do the same (but put off it for one reason or another), then I hope this gives them the confidence to do so!
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