Michael Sam -- Gets Shot with Dallas Cowboys

Michael Sam is heading to Big D -- where he's reportedly going to be signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.

Sam was cut by the Rams over the weekend despite having a monster preseason ... where he recorded 2.5 sacks.

According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, the Cowboys spent the day calling several players and gauging their reactions to signing Sam ... and apparently, the feedback came back positive.