‘Last year, the Bills had 512 rushes and 385 completions. Out of the 897 touches, Cook accounted for 31.3% of the carries/catches (237/44). Samuel could take some of that workload off Cook’s shoulders by using him as a rusher/receiver out of the backfield.’
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‘His chances of making the Bills’ 53-man roster are slim, but he could be a candidate for the practice squad because it is known that McDermott believes his skill set and strength could really benefit him in the middle of the defensive line.’
Gable Steveson’s next move after WWE release? Joining the Buffalo Bills (6 things to know)
‘Steveson is a highly decorated athlete, but lacks football experience.’
Bills sign former NCAA, Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson to a 3-year deal
‘Punter Matt Haack was released to make room for Steveson.’
Gophers wrestling great Gable Steveson signs with NFL’s Buffalo Bills
‘At 6 foot 1 and 275 pounds, Steveson will attempt to play defensive tackle for the first time at the highest level. Given his raw skills but high level of athleticism, he appears to be a candidate for the practice squad. He signed a standard three-year rookie contract, per ESPN.’
Gable Steveson’s surprise Bills signing comes with WWE diss
‘Trevor Lee, who performed in WWE’s developmental promotion NXT as Cameron Grimes and was also recently released by the company, came in off the top rope to throw mud on Steveson’s work ethic.’
Olympic gold medal wrestler Gable Steveson signing with Buffalo Bills
‘The last NFL player to win a Super Bowl championship and an Olympic gold medal was Bob Hayes, who won a title as a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl 6, and won two gold medals in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics in the 100 meters and 4×100 meter relay.’
Gable Steveson makes switch from wrestling to football by signing with the Buffalo Bills
‘Listed at 5-foot-11 and 266 pounds, Steveson, at 21, became the youngest freestyle wrestler to win gold as a super heavyweight at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. He then went on to win two college national titles at Minnesota in 2021 and ’22, and twice was named the Dan Hodge Trophy winner as the nation’s best college wrestler.’
Bills sign Olympic gold medalist wrestler with zero prior football experience
‘Steveson, listed as a defensive lineman, joins a team with a head coach in McDermott, who was a two-time high school national wrestling champion growing up in Pennsylvania. And while McDermott went on to pursue football after high school, he credits wrestling for helping shape his life.’
Olympic gold medal wrestler Gable Steveson signing with Bills
‘”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, [GM] Brandon Beane and the Buffalo Bills organization for giving me this opportunity.”‘
Bills signing Olympic gold medalist wrestler Gable Steveson to rookie deal after WWE release
‘Steveson wrestled at the University of Minnesota, where he was a two-time winner of the Dan Hodge Trophy — college wrestling’s equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. He won the gold in freestyle wrestling at the 2020 Summer Olympics, then returned to Minnesota, where he was named Big Ten Athlete of the Year in 2022 and won two national championships and three Big Ten titles during his career.’
Bills Sign Olympic Wrestling Champion Gable Steveson as Defensive Tackle
‘After his Olympic triumph, Steveson switched to professional wrestling and spent three years with the WWE. The company released him on May 3.’
Buffalo Bills sign former National Champion and Olympic gold medal winning wrestler
‘Steveson is one of the United States’ most decorated heavyweight wrestlers having won multiple National Championships at the University of Minnesota and a gold medal in the Olympics where he did so in a massive come-from-behind victory in the gold medal match.’
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‘Steveson’s Minnesota career was briefly interrupted when he and a teammate were arrested on suspicion of criminal sexual misconduct in June 2019 and promptly suspended. It was announced six months later that no charges would be filed due to a lack of evidence.’
Bills sign Olympic gold medalist wrestler Gable Steveson to contract
‘Steveson, 24, wrestled at the University of Minnesota, where he won a pair of National Championships in 2021 and 2022. He also won a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 125kg freestyle.’