Both Ravens And 49ers Vocalize Support For LGBT Rights

Despite Chris Culliver’s anti-gay comments, there are many supporters of the LGBT community playing on Sunday.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo on why he supports gay rights:

(USA Today, September 2012) Image by Nick Wass / AP

His response to 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver’s anti-gay comments:

(New York Daily News, January 2013) Image by Scott Halleran / Getty Images

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh on how he would treat a gay player on his team:

(Advocate, January 2013) Image by Scott Halleran / Getty Images

Jim also responds to Culliver’s comments and recent apology:

(New York Daily News, January 2013) Image by Jeff Chiu / AP

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks* in the NFL’s first “It Gets Better” video:

He was joined by teammates Ricky Jean Francois, Isaac Sopoaga, and Donte Whitner. (OutSports, August 2012)

*Brooks recently said he doesn’t remember making the video. While as frustrating as this is, his original message rings true. Image by John Froschauer / AP

San Francisco 49ers running back LaMichael James expressing his support for a gay teammate:

(OutSports, May 2012) Image by Chris Graythen / Getty Images

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell supporting Brendon and other players’ rights to speak out on social issues:

(U.S. News & World Report, September 2012) Image by Jeff Zelevansky / Getty Images