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    MichaelSam

    • Defensive End
    • Birthdate
      1/17/1990
    • College
      Missouri
    • Draft Info
      2014: Rd 7, Pk 249 (STL)
    • Birthplace
      Galveston, TX
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      Fisher denies Rams took Sam to nix 'Hard Knocks'

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