Looks like he’s back to being available.
The Dallas Cowboys signed defensive end Michael Sam to their 10-man practice squad on September 3rd, but they just decided to waive him. Michael is the first openly gay player in the NFL, and it’s a shame he hasn’t been able to find an official home yet!
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Being the classy guy he is, Sam took to Twitter to thank the team and explain what his next step is, saying:
I want to thank the Jones family and the entire Cowboys organization for this opportunity, as well as my friends, family, teammates, (1/3)
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL) October 21, 2014
and fans for their support. While this is disappointing, I will take the lessons I learned here in Dallas and continue to fight for an (2/3)
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL) October 21, 2014
opportunity to prove that I can play every Sunday. (3/3)
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL) October 21, 2014
Sam has always been a fighter — and at 24-years-old, we’re sure he’ll end up right where he wants!
[Image via WENN.]
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