Michael Sam: 'I don't believe that being gay has kept me off an NFL roster'

Though Michael Sam was unable to earn a spot on an NFL roster after being drafted by the St. Louis Rams and appearing on the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad in 2014, he's keeping the dream alive one year later.

Sam is currently training at the Michael Johnson Performance center in Texas, he writes in a guest column for The MMQB, ensuring he's ready for his next opportunity with an NFL team.

While he was disappointed to be let go from both the Rams and Cowboys this past season, Sam feels as though he made a positive impression in his short stays with both organizations, understanding that the NFL is indeed a business.

The 25-year-old doesn't believe his sexual orientation has kept him from earning a roster spot, and he remains determined to prove that he has the ability to play football at the professional level:

I don't believe that being gay has kept me off an NFL roster, but I will challenge anyone who says I don't have the talent to make it in the league, and I will continue to push myself every single day and do whatever it takes until I can to earn another roster spot.

Over the last few months I've been approached by networks about participating in pregame shows or being a guest analyst, especially towards the end of the college football season. I've even been asked point blank why I don't quit football to explore other career opportunities.

I tell them the same thing every time: I'll give up the game when my legs are both broken.

I'm a football player and I will keep fighting for my dream to play in the NFL.

As Sam explained, he plans to attend and participate in the first-ever veteran combine later this offseason, giving him another opportunity to showcase his talents for all NFL teams in attendance.