Art Shell has been expecting an announcement like Carl Nassib’s for some time. In fact, the Raiders legendary offensive tackle, former head coach and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame is a bit surprised that it has taken this long for an active player to come out as gay.
Yet, Shell is not surprised that the player wears the Silver and Black.
“The Raiders have always been different, and all about inclusion,” Shell said in an interview with Silver and Black Pride on Tuesday. “It makes sense that a Raiders’ player is the first to do so.