article_snippet: Sam was drafted by the Rams in last year's draft and was picked up by the Cowboys' after his release in October .
article_snippet: Sam came out before last year's the NFL draft.
article_snippet: The defensive end from Missouri was selected in the seventh round by the Rams and cut in training camp.
article_snippet: the Cowboys' signed Sam to the Cowboys' practice squad but released Sam in October.
article_snippet: Sam's currently a free agent.
highlights_snippet: Sam became the first openly gay player to be drafted in the NFL last year .
  
highlights_snippet: Sam was picked in the seventh round by the Rams but was later waived .
  
highlights_snippet: Sam joined the Cowboys' practice squad before Sam release in October .
  
highlights_snippet: Sam is currently a free agent but is hopeful of playing in the CFL .