Social media reacts to Carl Nassib's announcement that he's gay - ESPN

Contents:

• THE NFL SAYS 'FOOTBALL IS GAY.' AND WE SAY THE NFL GOT THIS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT
• SOCIAL MEDIA REACTS TO CARL NASSIB'S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT HE'S GAY
• JASON GAY: DON'T TALK TO ME ABOUT YOUR FANTASY FOOTBALL TEAM
• MATT GAY

THE NFL SAYS 'FOOTBALL IS GAY.' AND WE SAY THE NFL GOT THIS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT

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SOCIAL MEDIA REACTS TO CARL NASSIB'S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT HE'S GAY

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JASON GAY: DON'T TALK TO ME ABOUT YOUR FANTASY FOOTBALL TEAM

(2:40)ESPNJun 21, 2021, 07:30 PM ETLas Vegas Rairs fensive end Carl Nassib on Monday beme the first active NFL player to announce he is gay.

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MATT GAY

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