Michael Sam signing gives Valerie Bertinelli a new NFL team to cheer

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 (@MichaelSam52) 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 (@MichaelSam52) September 3, 2014

Defensive end Michael Sam, after having been cut by the St. Louis Rams, has signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a member of the team’s practice squad.

The news was enough to win over a new Cowboys fan in actress Valerie Bertinelli:

Gonna have to root for the @dallascowboys this season. #me #hellfrozeover #unbelievable

— Valerie Bertinelli (@Wolfiesmom) September 3, 2014

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