BUFFALO, N.Y. — NFL insider Adam Schefter posted to his social media pages Friday that the Bills will reportedly sign an Olympic gold medalist wrestler to their team.
In the post, Schefter wrote, "Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist and one of the most dominant college wrestlers in NCAA history, is jumping to the NFL to sign with the Buffalo Bills, his agent Carter Chow told ESPN. Steveson is signing the standard rookie three-year deal and he now will set out to join Bob Hayes as the only athlete ever to win a Super Bowl ring and an Olympic gold medal."
Schefter noted that Steveson is expected to play on the Bills defensive line as he stands at 6'1" tall and weighs 275lbs. A recent workout with the Bills was reported to have been the wrestlers first time putting on cleats.
The Bills have confirmed Schefter's reports with a post made on X that says "We’ve signed DT Gable Steveson and released P Matt Haack."
"I have been fortunate to compete at the highest level of competition in my sport but am looking forward to the challenge of seeing how my wrestling skills may translate to football," Steveson said. "I am grateful to Coach (Sean) McDermott, (general manager) Brandon Beane and the Buffalo Bills organization for giving me this opportunity." according to an article from ESPN.
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