Carl Nassib Has Top Selling Jersey Day After Coming Out As Gay

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib made history yesterday when he became the first active NFL player to come out as gay.

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While many other NFL players and media members were quick to support Carl Nassib, he also has some new fans.

On Tuesday, ESPN insider Adam Schefter revealed that Nassib had the best jersey sales on Monday and Tuesday on Fanatics.

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Raiders’ DE Carl Nassib is the top-selling NFL jersey across the @Fanatics’ network both yesterday and today.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 22, 2021

Carl Nassib explained how he hopes that revealing his truth will help kids growing up feel supported.

“Studies have shown that all it takes is one accepting adult to decrease the risk of an LGBTQ kid attempting suicide by 40%,” Carl Nassib said via For The Win.  “Whether you’re a friend, a parent, a coach, or a teammate – you can be that person”

While Carl Nassib may have been a virtual unknown prior to yesterday, he is now being looked up to by so many people across the sports world.

I think it’s safe to say he’s going to have many new fans during the 2021 season.

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