"He said, 'Thanks for the opportunity,' and I said, 'Michael, I'm looking forward to visiting with you tomorrow.' He goes, 'I am, too.' That's really all that was said." Fisher acknowledged that he was "pulling for" Sam after the rookie "did everything
Michael Sam, the first openly gay player to be drafted in the NFL, was cut by the St. Louis Rams on Saturday. Sam was one of the Rams' last cuts before the NFL season begins this week. He's now a free agent who will pass through waivers, which means
CLEVELAND, OH – AUGUST 23: Michael Sam #96 of the St. Louis Rams reacts after sacking Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 23, 2014 in Cleveland,
Michael Sam has been released by the St. Louis Rams.
Defensive end Michael Sam #96 of the St. Louis Rams reacts during pregame workouts before his team met the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on August 28, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (credit: Marc Serota/Getty
Michael Sam Has a Spot in History, if Not With the Rams
