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Michael Sam Leaves Montreal Alouettes Training Camp for Personal Reasons

Michael Sam has struggled in his pursuit of a career in the NFL, and his time in the CFL may be coming to a close.

The 2014 seventh-round draft pick reportedly left the Montreal Alouettes on Friday for undisclosed personal reasons, per Tom Pelissero of USA Today. Rod Smith of TSN provided the full statement from the team:

— Rod Smith (@RodSmithTSN) June 12, 2015

Sam, the first openly gay player drafted into the NFL, headed up north back in May after being waived by the St.