Michael Sam will step away from professional football, he announced via Twitter on Friday night.
Michael Sam was one of 105 free agents to go through position-specific drills in front of scouts from all 32 teams at the NFL's first veteran combine.
Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted into the NFL, is a member of the cast for the latest season of ABC's "Dancing With The Stars."
Michael Sam dismissed the thought that his sexuality has cost him a spot in the NFL.
The Cowboys cut ties with defensive end Michael Sam, the first openly gay player to be drafted by an NFL team, and signed linebacker Troy Davis.
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Michael Sam "has got a long way to go" but mentioned Terrell Suggs and Charles Haley when discussing the practice-squad defensive end's knack for rushing the quarterback.
