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Michael Sam announces departure from football, citing mental health
Original: Michael Sam tweets his departure from football, citing mental health
Former NFL player Michael Sam has announced on social media that he is stepping away from football, saying his decision is driven by concerns for his mental health. Sam made history in 2014 as the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team, and his announcement has drawn attention as conversations about athlete wellbeing continue.
Why now: The public and personal nature of Sam's announcement, from a pioneering figure in the NFL, is drawing attention to mental health in professional sport.
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- Michael Sam tweets his departure from football, citing mental health · ABC7 Los Angeles
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