An NFL pioneer: Raiders' Nassib makes history

Las Vegas defensive lineman Carl Nassib has become the first active NFL player to come out as gay, which could inspire more players to live their truth. - Stan [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20210622) Sports. And then some. 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