Chicago Tonight

Openly Gay Football Player

Clip: 02/11/2014 | 13m 45s  | Video has closed captioning.

Will coming out hurt Michael Sam’s chances to play for the NFL? And is the NFL ready for an openly gay player? Joining us to discuss his future are Chicago Tribune’s NFL columnist, Mike Mulligan, Chicago Sun-Times writer Rick Telander and former Super Bowl Bear player Emery Moorehead.

Aired: 02/11/14

Rating: NR

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