Carl Nassib came out on Monday as the first active gay NFL player. Since the announcement, he has received a flood of support from the public and the NFL just made a substantial move to show their support as well.
Carl Nassib Posts in Support of The Trevor Project
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib proudly shared his truth this week and as a result his jersey sales have shot up to the best-seller in the league. The public is heavily supporting Nassib as he came out and announced his $100,000 donation to The Trevor Project.
The Trevor Project is the number one organization in the nation for crisis and suicide prevention among LGBTQ+ youth. The all-around support for Nassib has been great and watching other celebrities, players, and fans react has been very positive.
NFL Matches Nassib's Donation
The NFL has sparked lots of controversy surrounding inclusion and equity in the past (Colin Kaepernick faced a ton of backlash in the league). The league matched Nassib's donation on Tuesday and the statement on "diversity, equity, and inclusion" was positive despite the league's troubled history with these topics.
NFL Players and Athletes React to Carl Nassib Coming Out
Awesome moment. Spreading the love to the @TrevorProject very classy move. https://twitter.com/nfl/status/1407104118573830144\u00a0\u2026— Julian Edelman (@Julian Edelman) 1624316601
Much respect brudda https://twitter.com/bleacherreport/status/1407095401287589892\u00a0\u2026— Saquon Barkley (@Saquon Barkley) 1624313797
The ability to live an authentic life is so important. \n\nSending 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.\n\nRepresentation and visibility matter! https://twitter.com/bleacherreport/status/1407095401287589892\u00a0\u2026— Billie Jean King (@Billie Jean King) 1624317091
Celebrities React to Carl Nassib Coming Out
It took me until I was in my late 60s to come out. Such is the power of the closet. And I know what it\u2019s like to have the eyes of the world on you when you do finally speak your truth.\n\nBravo, Carl Nassib. You have tackled a great deal today.— George Takei (@George Takei) 1624324694
As long as they helped us win and were great teammates- their sexual preference was never a issue.. \n\nWe live in a different time now where diversity is much more accepted. Cheers Carl, and I hope this lets other athletes know, its OK to say who you are...— Warren Moon (@Warren Moon) 1624326213
major. no gay guide needed! thank you Carl Nassib for leading with courage & compassion, & for supporting the life-saving, identity-affirming work of @TrevorProject.https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1407095401287589892\u00a0\u2026— tyler oakley (@tyler oakley) 1624322004
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