CFL.ca Staff
MONTREAL – Montreal Alouettes defensive lineman Michael Sam announced on his Twitter feed that he will be stepping away from football for personal reasons.
The last 12 months have been very difficult for me, to the point where I became concerned with my mental health. Because of this I am 1/3
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL) August 14, 2015
going to step away from the game at this time. I thank the Alouettes for this opportunity and hope to be back on the field soon. Thank 2/3
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL) August 14, 2015
you all for your understanding and support. 3/3
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL) August 14, 2015
Sam made his CFL debut in Montreal’s Week 7 loss to the Ottawa REDBLACKS. The team placed him on the 1-Game Injured List for Week 8 and he did not play against the Eskimos.
The team announced he has been placed on the Suspended List. Read the team’s statement here.
More to come…
