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Michael Sam signs four-year contract with St. Louis Rams

This past Thursday, Michael Sam made history again as he signed a four-year contract with the St. Louis Rams reportedly worth $2.65 million.

Built into the contract is a $46,000 guarantee.

All 11 members selected by the Rams during the 2014 Draft made the final cut.

In celebration, Sam tweeted this photo of his rookie teammates with the caption, “Grateful, humbled, and motivated after officially signing with all my Rams rookie brothers.”

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Michael Sam docu-series on OWN postponed

The Oprah Winfrey Network docu-series planned to chronicle Michael Sam’s journey as the first gay player in the NFL has been put on hold.

From The Hollywood Reporter:

“After careful consideration and discussion with the St. Louis Rams, the untitled Michael Sam project has been postponed, allowing Michael the best opportunity to achieve his dream of making the team,” said Erik Logan, president of OWN. “OWN is about elevating and empowering people to achieve their best. It’s clear that we, along with the world, recognize the important opportunity that Michael now has in this moment. We will continue to support him in his journey to earn a spot playing for the Rams.”

“After today’s meeting with the Rams, we collectively feel it is best to postpone the project,” said Sam’s agent Cameron Weiss. “This will allow for Michael to have a total focus on football and will ensure no distractions to his teammates. Everybody involved remains committed to this project and understands its historical importance as well as its positive message.”

To be honest, I agree with the decision. I’ve seen reality series shoot, and it’s very time-consuming. What is most important right now is that Michael devote 100% of his focus and energy to being the best defensive end for the St. Louis Rams.

All the other things can come later.

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St. Louis Rams press conference introducing Michael Sam

Today, the St. Louis Rams introduced Michael Sam at a press conference.

The point made over and over by Michael was that football is his singular focus right now.

When asked how he handles negative comments in social media like Twitter, his answer was simple – he doesn’t read any of it.

Michael handles himself very well here.  Forward.

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Michael Sam’s St. Louis Rams jersey is outselling number one draft pick

OutSports is reporting that Michael Sam’s St. Louis Rams jersey is the second highest selling of any 2014 NFL draftee.

The other four include 3 quarterbacks and the number one pick.  He only trails Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel of the Cleveland Browns.

Keep in mind, number 1 position Manziel was drafted on Thursday and Sam was drafted late Saturday. His jersey only became available for order yesterday.

Here’s the top five selling jerseys of the 2014 NFL draft:

1. Johnny Manziel, Cleveland Browns

2. Michael Sam, St. Louis Rams

3. Jadeveon Clowney, Houston Texans

4. Teddy Bridgewater, Minnesota Vikings

5. Blake Bortles, Jacksonville Jaguars

“This is unprecedented for a Day 3 pick, let alone a seventh round pick, to crack the top five rookies sold following Draft weekend,” said NFL spokesperson Joanna Hunter.

You can order your very own Michael Sam jersey by clicking here.

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Michael Sam celebrates NFL draft in Las Vegas

St. Louis Ram Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted by the NFL, celebrated the occasion at TAO Nightclub in Las Vegas Saturday night.

Drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round, the defensive end from the University of Missouri was joined by boyfriend Vito Cammisano, who swam competitively for the school.

A group of ten, including his agent and friends were on hand as Sam was surprised by a presentation from the club and a shout out from DJ Vice. He spotted Richard Sherman of the NFL champion Seattle Seahawks at a neighboring table the two chatted for a few minutes.

Sam and Cammisano later headed to the DJ booth, where Vice stopped the music to introduce and congratulate the newly signed pro. The crowd cheered as they danced and waved when Vice asked “Do we have any Rams fans in the house?!” The couple returned to their table where they celebrated the historic day until 3 am.

(All photos: Amit Dadlaney)

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Listen: Michael Sam’s first press conference as a St. Louis Ram

Shortly after being drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the 2014 NFL Draft, Michael Sam took questions from sports writers in a telephone press conference.

A few excerpts:

• “I am overwhelmed. I’m excited and I’m proud to be a Ram.”

• “The St. Louis Rams saw my potential and I’m going to give everything I’ve got to them.”

• “It’s about playing football. Can Michael Sam play football? Yes I can.”

• “I knew I was going to get picked somewhere. Every team that passed me, I was thinking how I’m going to sack their quarterback.”

• “I’ve been getting in shape and preparing for this moment for a very long time. I’m so determined to be great.”

• “I’m happy to be with the St. Louis Rams. Everything else is history.”

Listen to the 10 minute press conference below.

Go Michael Sam! #SamFans