Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib did something no active NFL player has ever done before on Monday afternoon.
He came out as gay.
Nassib made the announcement while speaking in an Instagram video from his Pennsylvania home — which he said was long overdue.
“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 said.
“I really have the best life.