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Michael Alan Sam Jr. (born January 7, 1990) is an American former professional football defensive lineman who is a coach for the Panthers Wrocław in the European League of Football (ELF). Sam played college football for the Missouri Tigers and was selected by the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League (NFL) in the seventh round of the ...
Oct 13, 2021 · Michael Sam was a college football star who came out as gay in 2013 and was drafted by the Rams in 2014. He retired from football in 2015 due to mental health issues and has been living in obscurity since then.
Dec 2, 2022 · Michael Sam made history in 2013 as the first openly gay player in the NFL. He faced discrimination, depression, and addiction, but also became a public speaker and a coach for the Barcelona Dragons.
Feb 9, 2024 · A decade ago, Michael Sam came out as gay and tried to make it in the NFL, but faced many challenges and never played a regular-season game. The league has shown some support for LGBTQ fans, but not for out players or coaches, who still face barriers and language issues.
Jun 22, 2021 · June 22, 2021 at 5:46 a.m. EDT. Seven years before Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to come out as gay on Monday, an all-American from the...
Aug 14, 2015 · Sam, the first openly gay player to be drafted by an NFL team, announced on Twitter that he is stepping away from the game. He played for the Rams, the Cowboys and the Alouettes, but failed to make a roster spot.
Mar 25, 2019 · How did Michael Sam's announcement of being gay in 2014 affect his football career and his life? Read about his journey from college star to NFL hopeful to media sensation to self-discovery.
