The NFL’s Buffalo Bills announced on Friday the signing of professional wrestling gold medalist defensive end Gable Steveson. in the last Olympic Games in Tokyo.
“We have signed and welcome defensive tackle Gable Steveson“, the team reported through its social networks in a publication in which a photograph of the player appears with the medal won in the previous Olympic competition.
Stevenson, 24 years old, He had a brief stint in WWE, a professional wrestling company in the United States.after winning his medal. In Tokyo, the boy became the youngest fighter to win Olympic gold in the heavyweight division. He did so at the age of 21 years, two months and six days.
His hegemony in that sport was also demonstrated at the University of Minnesota, with which He was proclaimed two-time NCAA heavyweight champion in 2021 and 2022. He was also named a Big Ten Male Athlete for the 2021-2022 season.
His hiring by the Buffalo Bills came as an undrafted free agent after being scouted in the offseason by the team’s head coach.Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane.
“I thank Coach McDermott, Brandon Beane and the Buffalo Bills organization for giving me this opportunity in the NFL.“said the player. Steveson recognized him even though he didn’t play football in college he is excited to show how much he can contribute to this sport.
“I have been fortunate enough to compete at the highest level in my sport, now I am looking forward to the challenge of seeing how my wrestling skills can affect American football,” said the Portage, Indiana, native. Also on Friday, the Buffalo Bills reported that they have decided to part ways with punter Matt Haack.
