“Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib on Monday became the first active NFL player to come out as gay.

“Nassib, 28, made the announcement in an Instagram post.

“”What’s up people?” Nassib posted. “I’m at my house here in West Chester, Pennsylvania. I just want 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. I really have the best life, I’ve got the best family, friends and job a guy could ask for.””

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