Is Michael Sam headed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad?

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St. Louis Rams defensive end Michael Sam reacts during pregame workouts before a preseason contest against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday. (Marc Serota / Getty Images)

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Michael Sam smiles while standing on the sideline of a game between Missouri, where he played in college, and South Dakota State on Saturday. (Ed Zurga / Getty Images)

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Michael Sam watches pregame festivities before Saturday’s game between Missouri and South Dakota State. Sam told his teammates at Missouri in a private meeting before last season that he was gay. (L.G. Patterson / Associated Press)

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St. Louis Rams defensive end Michael Sam looks on during a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday. (Lynne Sladky / Associated Press)

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Former Missouri teammates Michael Sam, left, and T.J. Moe look on during a game between Missouri and South Dakota State on Saturday. (L.G. Patterson / Associated Press)

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Michael Sam addresses reporters during a news conference after being selected by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of 2014 NFL draft in May. (Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)

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St. Louis Rams defensive end Michael Sam, right, shares a laugh with teammate E.J. Gaines, left, and Miami Dolphins linebacker Andrew Wilson after a preseason game on Thursday. (Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press)

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Michael Sam attends a college football game between alma mater Missouri and South Dakota State on Saturday. (Ed Zurga / Getty Images)

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Rams defensive end Michael Sam takes is the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team. (Marc Serota / Getty Images)

By Ryan Parker

Sept. 2, 2014 3:26 PM PT

The story of Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted into the NFL, is not over.

After being cut by the St. Louis Rams despite a solid preseason performance -- including a huge sack on Cleveland Brown Johnny Manziel -- Sam is headed to Dallas, according to multiple credible NFL insiders.

Sam, formerly of the University of Missouri, will take a physical for the Cowboys Wednesday, and if all goes well, the team is anticipating signing Sam to the practice squad, according to reports.

Sam, 24, had 11 tackles and 2½ sacks during the preseason.

After he was cut by the Rams, NFL analysts said teams may not be interested in Sam because of all the media attention that comes with him, despite his skills.

As of 3 p.m., Tuesday, the Cowboys had yet to formally comment on the situation.

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