Former Mizzou star Michael Sam confirms he will be on ‘Dancing With The Stars’
Former Missouri star defensive end Michael Sam is still looking to land with a new NFL team, but all of football will have a chance to see his footwork.
That’s because Sam is going to be on the next season of ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.”
TMZ reported Monday that Sam had agreed to join the 20th season of the show.
On Tuesday, Sam confirmed it.
Very excited to be a part of @DancingABC. Football remains my unquestioned number 1 priority, however, while I continue to train and (1/4)
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL) February 24, 2015stay ready, I am ecstatic to participate in a fun, athletic competition like so many players before me have done. Filming this (2/4)
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL) February 24, 2015offseason is very flexible and allows me to be part of the veterans combine 3/22 if accepted or any other workouts. (3/4)
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL) February 24, 2015I’m looking forward to getting started with @PetaMurgatroyd and winning! Thanks for the support! #TeamSambatroyd (4/4)
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL) February 24, 2015He will be dancing with Peta Murgatroyd.
Sam was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in last year’s NFL Draft, but he was cut before the regular season started. The Dallas Cowboys signed Sam to their practice squad before releasing him.
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This story was originally published February 23, 2015 at 8:12 PM.