First openly gay NFL draftee Sam released by Rams

Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted by National Football League, was cut on Saturday from the St. Louis Rams but said he is confident he will have another shot at making a NFL roster this season.

Sam was released on Saturday by the Rams, as NFL teams made their final cuts before the season begins in a few days' time.

But he was optimistic in remarks made on Twitter that he will still have a chance to play for the NFL this year.