Bills sign Olympic gold medalist wrestler with zero prior football experience

In their pursuit of free agents, the Buffalo Bills are searching far and wide.

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Gable Steveson, a gold medal winning wrestler who has never played organized football, was signed by the team on Friday.

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In the 125 kg weight class, Steveson took home the gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics.

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The Bills and he are now testing his mat abilities on the football field.

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On August 6, 2021, at the Makuhari Messe in Tokyo, Gable Steveson celebrated after the men's freestyle 125 kg wrestling event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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I have had the privilege of competing at the highest level of my sport, but I am excited about the prospect of testing the limits of my wrestling abilities on the football field

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Steveson stated in a statement issued by his agent, Carter Chow. For this chance, I am appreciative to Coach Sean McDermott, GM Brandon Beane, and the Buffalo Bills organization.

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Head coach McDermott was a two-time national champion in high school wrestling while Steveson was a player in Pennsylvania.

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