The Buffalo Bills have undergone significant changes this offseason with the departure of key players on both offense and defense. Among the casualties were Stefon Diggs, Tre’Davious White, Micah Hyde, Jordan Poyer, Leonard Floyd, and Jordan Phillips. However, the team has offset these losses by adding several new players to their roster.
One such player is former Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson. Steveson signed a three-year rookie contract with the Bills after competing at the University of Minnesota and winning gold in freestyle wrestling at the 2020 Summer Olympics. In addition to his wrestling achievements, Steveson has also wrestled in WWE and won numerous titles and awards during his career.
Despite his slightly undersized stature for a defensive lineman, Steveson’s wrestling background may prove beneficial in terms of technique and leveraging his body to move opponents. Steveson expressed his excitement about joining the Bills and testing his wrestling skills in a new sport. While it may be a long shot for Steveson to excel in football right away, both he and the Bills stand to benefit from his athleticism and potential contributions as a rotational player. Taking a chance on an athlete with such an impressive background seems like a low-risk, high-reward situation for Buffalo. Ultimately, it will be interesting to see how Steveson’s wrestling expertise translates to success on the football field.