Bills Turn to Former Buccaneers DT to Bolster Defensive Line
Summary
The Buffalo Bills have signed defensive tackle Greg Gaines to strengthen their defensive line as several players deal with injuries. Gaines is a seven-year NFL veteran who played most recently for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and previously won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams.Key Facts
- The Bills are preparing for the 2026 season and have multiple injured players on offense and defense.
- Injured players missing practice include wide receivers Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, Skyler Bell, running back Ty Johnson, and offensive guard Connor McGovern.
- On defense, Ed Oliver, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and Jalon Kilgore missed practice; Michael Hoecht is recovering from a torn Achilles but practicing.
- Greg Gaines, a defensive tackle, was signed by the Bills as a free agent on Tuesday.
- Gaines was drafted in 2019 in the fourth round by the Los Angeles Rams and spent four seasons there.
- He won a Super Bowl with the Rams in 2022 and played three seasons for the Buccaneers.
- Over his career, Gaines has 186 tackles, 14.5 sacks, and other defensive stats across 108 games.
- Gaines brings experience from two strong NFL teams to help the Bills' defense improve.
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