Missouri defensive end Michael Sam has come out ahead of his NFL career potentially starting. Which means if and when he is drafted, he will be come the first openly game player in the NFL. So some NFL players are already reacting on the Twitter.
Had multiple convos with @MikeSamFootball this year, amazed at his honesty & courage! Once a tiger, ALWAYS a Tiger!
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) February 10, 2014
I could care less about a man's sexual preference! i care about winning games and being respectful in the locker room!
— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) February 10, 2014
There is no room for bigotry in American sports. It takes courage to change the culture.
— Malcolm Smith (@MalcSmitty) February 10, 2014
Good for Michael Sam. Takes courage for where he is in his career and where we are as a league. I applaud him.
— Tom Crabtree (@itsCrab) February 10, 2014
It appears that @Mikesamfootball is a very high character guy. Beyond athletics, this is what u need in the locker room, & on the field.
— Steve Gleason - "Live Impossible" (@SteveGleason) February 10, 2014
-SG
Good for him RT @nfldraftscout: I'm amazed at your courage, Michael Sam. The NFL will have an active gay player. It's about time.
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) February 10, 2014
This one might not make sense, but he retweeted the tweet above.
Crazy how in today's society you get crucified for standing up for the CRUCIFIXION! #GodGotMe
— Phillip Tanner (@PTanner34) February 10, 2014
Many people will want know how being openly gay in NFL will b 4 Sam. Honestly will depend very much on what team is.not all will handle well
— Scott Shanle⁵⁸ (@scottshanle) February 10, 2014