On August 14, 2015, Sam announced, on Twitter, he was stepping away from professional football due to mental health reasons.
[48] He currently shares his experiences as an author and motivational speaker.
In April 2016 Sam spoke with LGBTQ advocacy groups at the Missouri State Capitol against a bill that would enable discrimination against LGBTQ people and personally lobbied state legislators.[65]
Dancing with the Stars[edit]
On February 24, 2015, Sam was announced as one of the celebrities to compete on the 20th season of Dancing with the Stars. He partnered with professional dancer Peta Murgatroyd.[66] Sam and Murgatroyd were eliminated in the fourth week of competition and finished in tenth place.[67]