Carl Nassib’s decision to come out as gay, the first time an active NFL player has chosen to do so, was welcomed across the league from coaches and teams to some of the biggest names in the sport.
It is hardly a secret that gay players have always existed in the NFL, but a fear of a backlash from fans, teammates and their employers stopped them from doing so. Now times appear to be slowly changing.
Among the first to show their support for Nassib was his team, the Las Vegas Raiders, and their coach Jon Gruden. “I learned a long time ago what makes a man different is what makes
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