Football Players Who Would Support Darkanian Coming Out

Crystal lets Darkanian know who would support him.

The Entourage: The Athlete's Other Team - There's a team that most star athletes have other than the one they play for — and that would be their entourage (although in Darkanian's case, he also plays for the "other" team, but we digress). Check out these other great athlete entourages that have made noise for not only their sports leader but for having a reputation of their own. (Photo: BET)

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Dear Darkanian... - You may never read this, but given the complex nature of our relationship, I thought it would be in my interest to compile a list of football players (and ex-football players), who would support you if you came out no matter what team you play for (no pun intended).Sincerely,Crystal  (Photo: BET)

Justin Tuck (New York Giants) - Justin Tuck most recently stated that he could care less what his teammates' sexual orientation is as long as he's "helping me win football games." (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

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Justin Tuck (New York Giants) - Justin Tuck most recently stated that he could care less what his teammates' sexual orientation is as long as he's "helping me win football games." (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Brendan Ayanbadejo (Free Agent) - Perhaps one of the most vocal advocates of marriage equality, the linebacker (who was recently released from the Baltimore Ravens) has gone as far as filing a brief with the Supreme Court supporting the cause. Why such an interest? Ayanbadejo is biracial and is cognizant of the fact that at one point interracial marriage was illegal in this country. (Photo: Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

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Brendan Ayanbadejo (Free Agent) - Perhaps one of the most vocal advocates of marriage equality, the linebacker (who was recently released from the Baltimore Ravens) has gone as far as filing a brief with the Supreme Court supporting the cause. Why such an interest? Ayanbadejo is biracial and is cognizant of the fact that at one point interracial marriage was illegal in this country. (Photo: Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

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Michael Irvin (Dallas Cowboys – Retired) - Irvin appeared on the cover of OUT magazine in 2011 and discussed his late older brother, who was homosexual.  (Photo: Brian Bahr /Allsport)

Donté Stallworth (New England Patriots) - Though currently with the Pats, when he was signed to the Ravens, he supported his teammate Ayanbadejo's cause on the marriage equality issue. (Photo: CSM /Landov)

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Donté Stallworth (New England Patriots) - Though currently with the Pats, when he was signed to the Ravens, he supported his teammate Ayanbadejo's cause on the marriage equality issue. (Photo: CSM /Landov)

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Rob Gronkowski (New England Patriots) - Rob Gronkowski has stated that if he had a gay teammate, he would be fine with it. (Photo: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

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Rob Gronkowski (New England Patriots) - Rob Gronkowski has stated that if he had a gay teammate, he would be fine with it. (Photo: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Chris Kluwe (Minnesota Twins) - Also a same sex marriage advocate, Kluwe supported Ayanbadejo when his support came under the scrutiny of Maryland state assembly delegate Emmett Burns. (Photo: Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

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Chris Kluwe (Minnesota Twins) - Also a same sex marriage advocate, Kluwe supported Ayanbadejo when his support came under the scrutiny of Maryland state assembly delegate Emmett Burns. (Photo: Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Scott Fujita (Cleveland Browns-Retired) - Fujita relates his support for same sex marriage to his Christian beliefs on equality. (Photo: NFL via Getty Images)

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Scott Fujita (Cleveland Browns-Retired) - Fujita relates his support for same sex marriage to his Christian beliefs on equality. (Photo: NFL via Getty Images)