Tampa Bay will sign Gaines to a one-year, $3.5 million contract, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
Gaines was about as productive on a per-snap basis in 2024 as he was in his first season with the Bucs in 2023, and his role didn't truly shrink, but his numbers were slightly deflated because he missed two games in the middle of the season with a calf injury. He figures to play a moderate, nonstarting role on the interior of Tampa Bay's defensive line again in 2025.
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Buccaneers' Greg Gaines: Modest numbers in '24
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Gaines provided 17 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 15 regular-season games in 2024.
The veteran played his fewest snaps (374) since the 2020 season, with that total also representing an 81-play downturn from his 2023 Buccaneers debut campaign. Gaines primarily served in a rotational role on the defensive front, and he went into the offseason on the heels of his most productive game of 2024 by recording six tackles over 26 snaps in the wild-card loss to the Commanders. Given Gaines' minor role and the fact he'll be 29 by the time next season begins, it's likely Tampa Bay lets him explore his options when he hits the open market at the start of the new league year.
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Buccaneers' Greg Gaines: Good to go for Week 10
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Gaines (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Gaines has missed the Bucs' last two games due to a calf injury, but he will return for Sunday's contest and serve as the backup nose tackle behind Vita Vea. Gaines has logged six tackles (two solo) through seven regular-season games.
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Rams' Greg Gaines: Undergoes bicep procedure
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Gaines recently completed a labral and bicep tendon repair, and he's expected to make a full recovery in approximately two months, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Gaines sustained the injury during training camp, but he ultimately played through it and put off surgery until the Rams' season came to an end, per Schefter. The 312-pounder isn't expected to have any limitations throughout the offseason.
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Rams' Greg Gaines: Questionable against Baltimore
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Gaines (hand) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, Kevin Modesti of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Gaines underwent a procedure on Monday to correct a hand injury he suffered in Sunday's win over Minnesota. However, he is still expected to play in the Rams' Week 17 matchup after logging a limited practice Friday. Gaines has recorded 48 total tackles and 4.5 sacks across 15 games on the season.
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Rams' Greg Gaines: Undergoes surgery, expects to play
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Gaines (hand) underwent surgery Monday but is still expected to play in Sunday's matchup with the Ravens, J.B. Long of the Los Angeles Rams Radio Network reports.
Gaines injured his hand in the Rams' Week 16 matchup with the Vikings. He is expected to cast up following surgery and play through it.
