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Raiders Legend Bo Jackson 'Proud' of Carl Nassib for Coming Out as Gay

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib has the support of Raiders royalty.

"Proud of Carl Nassib on coming out yesterday," Bo Jackson tweeted. "The #RaiderNation, the whole country, and I stand with you."

Nassib announced in an Instagram video Monday that he is gay. Nassib also announced he is donating $100,000 to The Trevor Project.

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Las Vegas Raiders DE Carl Nassib comes out as gay<br><br>He also announced a $100K donation to the Trevor Project, a suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ youth. pic.twitter.com/5Xobd9s0pp

"The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25," according to the organization's website.