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How did NFL players react to Michael Sam being drafted by the St. Louis Rams?

Eric Dickerson, RGIII and various Rams players tweeted support for openly gay NFL player Michael Sam being drafted by the St Louis Rams.

Janoris Jenkins (21) and other Rams tweeted a welcome to Michael Sam.
Janoris Jenkins (21) and other Rams tweeted a welcome to Michael Sam.
Christian Petersen

While Miami Dolphins safety Don Jones reacted with an unfortunately negative tweet about Michael Sam and his boyfriend, far better and more important current and former NFL players and personalities were overwhelmingly positive. It seems many people across the league, including various St. Louis Rams, understand the historic nature of this moment.