{"id":1582914,"date":"2024-05-31T17:21:15","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T21:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/?p=1582914"},"modified":"2024-05-31T17:21:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T21:21:15","slug":"bills-sign-olympic-gold-medal-wrestler-gable-steveson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/news\/bills-sign-olympic-gold-medal-wrestler-gable-steveson\/","title":{"rendered":"Bills Sign Olympic Gold Medal Wrestler Gable Steveson"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Buffalo Bills<\/a> are taking a chance on a world-class wrestler. Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist, is signing with the Bills.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve signed DT Gable Steveson and released P Matt Haack. #GoBills<\/a> | #BillsMafia<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/VVhxYEqTGJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) May 31, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Steveson, 24, is signing a three-year deal as an undrafted free agent. The Bills released punter Matt Haack to make room for Steveson.<\/p>\n “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 (via ESPN<\/a>). “I am grateful to Coach [Sean] McDermott, [GM] Brandon Beane and the Buffalo Bills organization for giving me this opportunity.”<\/p>\n Steveson will wear No. 61 and compete for a spot on the defensive line. Steveson's measurables are 6-foot-1 and 275-pounds.<\/p>\n Steveson has never played competitive football. As a matter of fact, Steveson put on cleats for the first time during his workout with the Bills.<\/p>\n Schefter noted Steveson had interest from other NFL<\/a> teams before eventually deciding on Buffalo.<\/p>\n Signed DT Gable Steveson & released P Matt Haack.<\/p>\n More info on Steveson \u2b07\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/EO1tFtXUxi<\/a><\/p>\nBills Sign Olympic Gold Medal Wrestler Gable Steveson<\/h2>\n
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Gable Steveson Will Try To Replicate Bob Hayes's Success<\/h2>\n
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