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Michael Sam cut by Rams, but grateful for opportunity

The first openly-gay player drafted in the NFL probably won't become the first openly-gay player to make an opening-day roster:

It's possible Sam will be scooped up to another team's 53-man roster, but the most likely outcome is that he ends up on the Rams' practice squad.

Sam was impressive in the preseason, recording a team-high six tackles in the finale. The Rams boast one of the NFL's best and deepest defensive lines, however, so it isn't a shock that they simply couldn't find a place for Sam. 

Head coach Jeff Fisher said he was pulling for Sam, but "it just didn't work out." He plans to meet with Sam on Sunday to further discuss the decision.

"Mike's got the ability," Fisher added. "Mike played well. He has the ability to play some place. It's got to be the right place." 

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