UFC News: Jon Jones has just 2 words for Buffalo Bills signing Gable Steveson

Did the Buffalo Bills simply turn the bill on their opponents? The Buffalo–Niagara Falls metro area team just signed former WWE wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson as an undrafted free agent defensive tackle. This news shook the fighting as well as the American football scene, as recruiting a former Olympic gold medalist wrestler as a tackle is already a huge thing in itself.

Gable Steveson, who won the Olympic men’s super heavyweight freestyle title at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, later joined WWDE. However, it appears that Steveson has decided to completely change his career trajectory, a decision that is receiving praise from UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones.

Jon Jones reacts as Gable Steveson is inducted into the Buffalo Bills

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Gable Steveson share a friendly relationship. Fans have seen the two training together several times in the past. Regardless, following his time in WWE, Steveson was released from the promotion later that year. After his release, the Olympic gold medalist became a free agent and the Buffalo Bills saw him and signed him as a defensive tackle.

Now, the wrestler has signed a typical three-year rookie deal with the Bills, fresh off their 2023 AFC Eastern Division title. Unfortunately, their playoff run was cut short by the eventual Super Bowl champions , the Kansas City Chiefs, in the divisional round. And Jon Jones took to his Instagram account to add just two words for his friend. The UFC heavyweight champion uploaded a photo of Steveson to his story and captioned it: “American greatness”

The duo have been in contact since Gab͏le Steveson said he might enter the MMA field after WWE. Jon Jones invited him to train in Albuquerque if he was serious about getting into the MMA business. In response to Jones, Steveson agreed to come to Albuquerque to train with him. Nonetheless, “Bones” seems happy about what his friend is going to do next.

But is Steveson happy about it? Let’s find out.

Steveson’s response to his new deal

At 24 years old, Gabbyle, Steve, built an impressive record as a two-time heavyweight champion in the NCAA, representing the second-ranked University of Minnesota. early, this year. After his release, he said he was sorry to settle into the world of MMA, as mentioned above, Steve decided he would be better off for him if he tried his hands on the NFL stage.

After the signing, Gab͏le ͏Steveson said: “I have been fortunate to compete at the highest level of competition in my sport, but I am looking forward to the challenge of seeing how my wrestling skills can translate to football.” I’m grateful to Coach (Sean) McDermott, (general manager) Brandon Beane and the Buffalo Bills organization for giving me this opportunity. via ESPN.

Will Gab͏le ͏Stev͏eson͏͏ also reign supreme in his NFL career, just like his wrestling? Only time will tell us the answer but for now, we know that the next Buffalo Bills games could have his existence on the field.

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