Cowboys News: Dallas Looking At Michael Sam For Practice Squad Position

The Dallas Cowboys are looking into former St. Louis Rams DE Michael Sam, with a view to signing the rookie to their practice squad.

Source: #Cowboys are doing research and due diligence into the plan of signing DE Michael Sam to their practice squad.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 2, 2014

Sam, the first openly gay player drafted into the NFL, was cut by the Rams as they reduced their roster to 53 last week. In four preseason games with St. Louis, Sam racked up 10 tackles and three sacks. According to ESPN's latest report, the Cowboys will sign Sam to their practice squad as soon as he passes a physical - scheduled for Wednesday.

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