Olympic Wrestler Gable Steveson Joins Buffalo Bills as Defensive Lineman
The gold medalist and former WWE star signs a three-year rookie contract to transition from wrestling to football.
- Steveson, 24, has never played organized football before signing with the Bills.
- He won gold in freestyle wrestling at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and has an illustrious collegiate wrestling career.
- Buffalo's head coach Sean McDermott has a wrestling background and believes in Steveson's potential.
- The Bills released punter Matt Haack to make room for Steveson on the roster.
- Steveson aims to join Bob Hayes as the only athlete to win both an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring.