Michael Sam tweets on joining the Dallas Cowboys organization

Out NFL-er Michael Sam

On the day that Michael Sam began practice squad duties with the Dallas Cowboys, he broke his silence on Twitter to express his gratitude for the opportunity:

As a kid growing up in Texas I always loved the Dallas Cowboys, so to join this incredible organization is really a dream come true. (1/3)
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL) September 3, 2014

I want to thank the Jones family, the entire Cowboys organization, and the city of Dallas for giving me this opportunity. (2/3)
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL) September 3, 2014

I look forward to putting my helmet and pads on every day to work my hardest to help bring a sixth Super Bowl Championship to Dallas!! (3/3)
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL) September 3, 2014

Sam is a class act guy, and as a native Texan I can't wait to cheer for the Cowboys this fall.