"What's up, people," Nassib said Monday in a video on Instagram."I'm Carl Nassib. I'm at my house here in West Chester, Pennsylvania. I 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."Nassib, 28, has played five years with three teams and is entering his second season with the Raiders.
Sending love and support to Carl Nassib of the @Raiders, who has bravely made history as the 1st active NFL player to come out. He has also donated $100K to @TrevorProject.— Billie Jean King June 21, 2021 GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said Nassib's announcement was"a strong message.
— Las Vegas Raiders June 21, 2021 He says players' support helped him Three-year NFL vet reveals he is bisexualIn his Instagram statement, Nassib thanked family and friends. He also thanked the league, his coaches and other players."I would not have been able to do this without them," he wrote."From the jump, I was greeted with the utmost respect and acceptance."Nassib wrote that he was standing on the shoulders of people who paved the way.
It’ll be interesting to see if other gay men in pro sports (not just the NFL, but MLB, hockey, etc) follow Nassib’s lead and quietly come out now. He’s surely not the only one.
I guess some people’s love life is more important than there’re high paying career
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No one cares what his sexual orientation is! This is simply his attempt to promote homosexuality! It's time we stop this madness!!
This is likened to having a straight male in a all female locker room. He might not approach any of the women, but he could or making the women just feel uncomfortable with him being there. Like being friends with a cannibal, 'are you hungry or just happy to see me?'
Just wonderful! 🥰
News flash.... Carl Nassib cut by the Raiders.....
Ugly and nasty bad fish
Good for him!! It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there for the sure to come nasty responses from homophobes. This will hopefully open the door for more honesty in the sport.
He won’t be in the NFL for long. He’ll get really injured by someone in the closet or the team will not renew his contract and no one else will pick him up.
Does not alter his ability to be a great player! everyone is entitled to live life as they see fit so long as it does not harm anyone else- Thanks for 'coming out '
Who cares! Leave him alone! I he is happy with that, what a hell! What kind of big news is this?
Tfeh
Looks like this guy is simply trying to play football and live his authentic life. If you're bothered by that, then that is a sign of a deeper personal matter. BTW, gays in NFL and other professional sports is nothing new. He just chose not to be silenced 💁🏾
Good luck this season Carl, you've knocked down one wall, hopefully you guys guys can knock down another one 👍
People that know him we’re not surprised 😂
So what… CNN trying to cause bigoted shame news cycle?
Be You!
Is this news really !!! Total rubbish there is more to report about than a gay ass chap. We world has many stories u can investigate or report on than giving us rubbish new
Just like this Lindsay Gayham needs to come put of the closet too.
Lemme guess: power top?
Now that this is history. It’s not news. Wish him best with his life. Hope he’s happy and finds the love of his life.
So proud of him👏👏🌈
good for him and who the hell cares can he play football that is what most of us care about stop making it a big deal someone is gay
So proud that you have stepped forward, you set an example for all that are suffering in fear. That takes such courage!!!
Who gives a 💩💩
Who cares? Not interested about a NFL player announcing his sexual preference publicly…or anyone else. It’s inconsequential to football.
He’s just pretending to be gay to get more attention and followers on social media. There’s a guy in Vegas that has a recording of him telling all about how he was gonna pretend to be gay because it’s pride month and he needed the exposure HE’S REALLY NOT GAY JUST FAKING IT NFL
CarlNassib most people could care less about another person's sexual preference NFL LasVegasRaiders
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Eeeeeeew he’s so butch.
Happy for him and all those who come out. We shouldn't have to declare who or what we are we should be allowed just to be.
CNN immediately falls in love
So what. Is the rest now going to announce they're straight? Geez. Why don't they just announce they're humans and get it over with?
I don't see the reason people have to announce this. You are human just like me and everyone else. Unless you come from another planet then make an announcement.
I am a crocodile. Please CNN, announce that.
Are there really this many ignorant people? Only a few years ago 50 gay young people were gunned down just for being gay. So yes it’s relevant! Try not showing the privilege!
The people saying this doesn’t matter are the same people who will call you racist for supporting BLM. No one is asking you to fly a pride flag. Just don’t be a dick.
Don’t drop the soap boys !!!
Why does he need to announce his sexuality? Straight men (and women) don’t out themselves as heterosexual. I mean if he can play, then play. I’ll cheer for him if I’m a fan of his team. Do I need to know much beyond that? His religion? Is that important, too? I don’t care.
“Breaking” news?
Why is this news? More importantly, why is this breaking news? Seriously, why? Whoever decided this is a breaking news headline, they should be fired. Who cares, jeeze.
He's not the first but the first ACTIVE player that came out.
Okay now what.
Who cares?
Worst decision you ever made. Half the team probably already knew but didn't care. Know the whole team knows and they are going to take sides. Dumb!
First player in NFL to come out? Does that make him the first real man of the NFL? Guys are guts. He’s got ‘em.
I guess everyone just forgot about Michael Sam?
What a role model.
Here’s a cookie for you.
I was a scared gay kid on a sports team when I was younger. I quit sports because of it. Nassib gives youth today a reminder that there are others out there. The support and acceptance by the Raiders is incredible. representationmatters PrideMonth
What hurts the most, being tackled or...
Good for how
Ok.....And !!! 💚💛💜💙❤
Does he have to announce to the world whether he is gay or straight, am I missing something?
Good for him being able to live his authentic self!!!
Guess his career is over… NFL NFL homophobic
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I remember when breaking news was really something big and all 3 television stations had the president speaking.about something that would affect the whole country.
That’s great BUT in this sport he should have kept it to himself… he just made the locker room his worst hell..eh? You notice they said “active”… because Micheal Sam didn’t last as long as a snowball in July, I’m just saying!!
I can't say Waht I want to say. Can I?
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Good for you!
Oddly enough they’ll probably stop smacking his butt when he does a good play
Gay or straight, dosen’t matter as long as you are good at what you do, I’ll cheer for you
No one cares any more. It’s so 20 years ago
Liberal logic: You're born gay but you can choose your gender.
BlueOceanGal1 It's brave to be 1st. I'm here for it and I'm here for him!🚀🌌🏈 CarlNassib
More surprised to learn the Raiders are in Las Vegas.
Who cares ! sleep with anyone he wants too not a story
What I want to know is will he fuck over my fantasy team next year. Not who he fucks for fun.
Happy for him.
Holy shit this took a lot of courage! 👏 👏 👏
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I hate that anyone ever feels required to make this kind of an announcement.
This some bullshit because when a black guy came out a few years ago wouldnt no NFL team take him when he was an great defensive player
Braver than the troops
So he likes dick. Big woop.
Well done
Why don't he tell the world who molested him at young age to be like this?
Don't care
First active and good for him 🏳️🌈 ❤ however truthfully if we are all honest it should never have taken this long nor should players in the past felt they had to hide or that it was shameful. LGBTQ 🌈🏳️🌈❤
Wonder what the odds were on his coming out ...?
Congratulations!👍👏👏
Does anybody really matter about that?
Amazing courage in a Sports world of intolerance !👏👏👏👏👏🌹
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How is this breaking news?
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We hope people will see him as a human being, football player and what he contributes to his community instead of commenting on his sexual orientation. Best wishes Carl as you play in the NFL and all you do as a person.
Good for him!
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