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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.
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