After sitting out the team's first five games, he made his CFL debut on August 7, 2015, against the Ottawa Redblacks, and became the first publicly gay player to play in a CFL regular season game. He did not record a tackle in the game.

Michael Sam (#94) is a Defensive Lineman currently playing for the Montreal Alouettes.

Jun 22, 2021 · Michael Sam was the first openly gay player to be drafted into the NFL. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft and competed for a spot on the Rams' 53-man...

Apr 10, 2022 · Former Montreal Alouettes defensive end Michael Sam has joined the Barcelona Dragons of the European League of Football and will serve as the team’s assistant defensive line coach in their upcoming season. The 32-year-old retired from football after a tumultuous few months in the CFL.

Jun 12, 2015 · Michael Sam's CFL career took an unexpected turn on Friday when he left Canada due to "personal reasons." Sam's CFL team, the Montreal Alouettes, explained the situation in a statement.

Jan 7, 1990 · In 2015, when Sam signed a two-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes, it made him the first openly gay player in the Canadian Football League (CFL). In 2015 he also competed on the 20th season of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."

May 22, 2015 · The CFL's Montreal Alouettes have signed defensive end Michael Sam, the first openly gay player to be selected in the NFL draft.

Aug 15, 2015 · MONTREAL (AP) — Michael Sam is stepping away from pro football. Sam, the first openly gay player drafted by the NFL, has told the Canadian Football League’s Montreal Alouettes that he is leaving the team.

May 26, 2015 · Michael Sam was thrust into our consciousness again recently as he signed with the CFL (with the Montreal Alouettes), effectively ending his NFL dream — or at least sending him on a significant scenic route on any path to ultimate NFL success down the line.

May 22, 2015 · The CFL's Montreal Alouettes have signed former NFL defensive end Michael Sam to a two-year contract. “Very excited and proud to be joining @MTLAlouettes! Cannot wait to get back on the field...