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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 Barcelona Dragons in the European League of Football (ELF).
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.
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.
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Jun 22, 2021 · 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 University of Missouri risked a...
Jun 22, 2021 · Michael Sam was the first openly gay player to be drafted into the NFL in 2014, but he never played in a regular season game. He also played for the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL in 2015, but retired after one game due to mental health issues.
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.
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 or register any sacks.
