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Former Olympic wrestler, international player aim to make Bills roster

PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- When the Buffalo Bills held their first padded training camp practice this season, that first was more significant for a couple of players.

It was the first time defensive tackle Gable Steveson and offensive tackle Travis Clayton put on pads to play contact football/

Ever.

Steveson's signing comes following a wrestling career that included -- almost three years ago to the day -- winning an Olympic wrestling gold medal in Tokyo. Steveson is also a two-time NCAA champion at Minnesota. The 6-foot-1, 265-pound athlete signed with WWE in 2021 but was released this year.