The Buffalo Bills are getting creative on defense before the 2024 season. On Friday, the Bills signed a gold medal-winning Olympic wrestler to the roster in the hopes of boosting their pass rush.
The Buffalo Bills lost some key defenders
The Bills’ defense lost several big names before free agency as the front office worked to get their salary cap out of the red before the start of the league’s new year. With money being tight in Buffalo, the team is exploring unique options to bolster the defense.
Gable Stevenson is signing with the Bills
According to Adam Schefter with ESPN, Gable Stevenson is signing with the Bills. Stevenson had never worn cleats before trying out for the Bills. He will play on the defensive line:
“The 6-foot-1, 275-pound Steveson is expected to play defensive line, something he hasn’t done before during his athletic career. In fact, the first time Steveson ever put on a pair of cleats was at a recent workout for the Bills.
But Bills head coach Sean McDermott — who has a championship high school wrestling background — wanted Steveson to play defensive line and he believes he has the potential it takes to make an impact. The Bills were impressed with his level of talent, but also know how raw he is, which makes him a potential ideal practice squad candidate in 2024.”
Stevenson wants to join an elite company
Stevenson will try and join Bob Hayes as the only other gold medalist to win a Super Bowl. Hayes was a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys when they won Super Bowl VI. He’d go on to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hayes won a gold medal in the 100 metres and 4 X 100 relay.
Stevenson won a gold medal in wrestling during the 2020 games in Tokyo.
For More Football News:
Follow me on Twitter at @JordanSig. You can also reach out to Jordan Sigler via email at jordanmsigler@gmail.com. To read more of our articles and keep up to date on the latest in college and NFL news, click here!