The players who have reached out to me and told me about their sexual orientation, it just means a lot. — Michael Sam Copy Share Image
I just want to know if I'm truly not in the NFL, it's because of talent. Let it be because of my… — Michael Sam Copy Share Image
I'm unemployed, and I don't believe I'm out of the NFL because I'm gay, but if it was a reason, it can… — Michael Sam Copy Share Image
A straight person doesn't have to go in the media and tell them that they're straight, and I don't think a gay… — Michael Sam Copy Share Image
But I will never say anything about who they are, what teams they are on. I'm just saying there's some famous people,… — Michael Sam Copy Share Image
I'm not afraid of who I am. I'm not afraid to tell the world who I am. I'm Michael Sam, I'm a… — Michael Sam Copy Share Image
I'm not afraid to tell the world who I am. I'm Michael Sam: I'm a college graduate. I'm African American, and I'm… — Michael Sam Copy Share Image
Was it a risky move? Yes, but at that moment, the reason why I came out is I thought it wasn't going… — Michael Sam Copy Share Image
I'll say this: I want to become a distraction! And what I mean is by making big plays and doing good stuff… — Michael Sam Copy Share Image
I knew from a young age that I was attracted to guys. I didn't know if it was a phase... I didn't… — Michael Sam Copy Share Image
I wish you guys would just say, 'Michael Sam, how's the football going? How's training going?' But it is what it is.… — Michael Sam Copy Share Image
I wish you guys would just say, 'Michael Sam, how's the football going? How's training going?' But it is what it is. And I… — Michael Sam Copy Share
I needed football - it was just something to do, an excuse to not be at home. — Michael Sam Copy Share
If I want to kiss my boyfriend, I'm gonna kiss him. If they want to film it, that's their problem. Don't be mad at… — Michael Sam Copy Share
My family was very notorious in the town that we lived in. Everyone would say, 'There goes those damn Sams.' I didn't want to… — Michael Sam Copy Share
I just want to know if I'm truly not in the NFL, it's because of talent. Let it be because of my talents. But… — Michael Sam Copy Share
It has all happened so quickly, but it's exciting, I just wanna get back to playing football you know. — Michael Sam Copy Share
I just want to make sure I could tell my story the way I want to tell it. I just want to own my… — Michael Sam Copy Share
The players who have reached out to me and told me about their sexual orientation, it just means a lot. — Michael Sam Copy Share
Was it a risky move? Yes, but at that moment, the reason why I came out is I thought it wasn't going to be… — Michael Sam Copy Share
I'm not afraid to tell the world who I am. I'm Michael Sam: I'm a college graduate. I'm African American, and I'm gay. I'm… — Michael Sam Copy Share
The most worthwhile things in life rarely come easy, this is a lesson I've always known. The journey continues. — Michael Sam Copy Share
A straight person doesn't have to go in the media and tell them that they're straight, and I don't think a gay person should… — Michael Sam Copy Share
