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Gable Steveson Works Out for Ravens; Former WWE Star Won Olympic Gold Medal in 2021

Doric Sam

After being released by the Buffalo Bills just before the 2024 season, Gable Steveson has not given up on his quest to transition from wrestling to a football career.

Per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the former Olympic gold medalist and WWE signee worked out for the Baltimore Ravens on Monday.

A 6'0", 280-pound defensive tackle, Steveson saw action in two out of Buffalo's three preseason games and recorded three total tackles. Despite never playing organized football before, he said he was enjoying the experience of trying to make it in the NFL.

"I knew it was all going to be new," he said after his first preseason appearance. "You gotta do what you gotta do, man. I'm blessed to be in the spot that I am, and I had a great time."

Steveson was a two-time NCAA heavyweight champion at the University of Minnesota and finished his collegiate career with a record of 83-2. He won a gold medal in heavyweight freestyle wrestling at the Tokyo Olympics before pursuing a professional wrestling career in WWE.

Steveson made his first pro wrestling appearance at WrestleMania 38 in 2022 before joining the company's developmental brand, NXT. He had his first match at The Great American Bash in July 2023, but his performance was criticized by fans. WWE opted to release him from his contract in May, and he signed with the Bills that same month.

It will be an uphill battle for Steveson to overcome his lack of experience and land a spot on an NFL roster, but he has the athleticism and appears to be committed enough to earn some consideration among teams seeking depth on their rosters.

   

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