How Michael Sam coming out might impact his paycheck

David Brancaccio Feb 10, 2014
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How Michael Sam coming out might impact his paycheck

David Brancaccio Feb 10, 2014
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The NFL is about to get its first openly gay player: University of Missouri defensive lineman Michael Sam revealed on Sunday that he is gay, just months before the draft. The announcement may end up hurting Sam’s earnings potential – but by how much? 

Scott Rosner, sports business professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, joins Morning Report host David Brancaccio to break down the numbers.

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