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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ACTIVELatest Greg Gaines news
Team
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Birthdate
5/6/1996 (28)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 312 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 4; Pk (LA)
Birthplace
La Habra, CA, USA
Position
DL
College
Washington
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Los Angeles Rams
2019-2023
(4 seasons)
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.
Gaines (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Chiefs, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports. Gaines suffered a calf injury in the leadup to Week 8 against the Falcons. He was unable to practice Thursday and Friday, and the injury is severe enough that the 2019 fourth-round pick will be sidelined for a second straight game. Gaines' next chance at suiting up will be Week 10 against the 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 10. C.J. Brewer stepped into the backup role at nose tackle behind Vita Vea against the Falcons in Week 8, and the former finished with three solo tackles, including 2.0 sacks.
Gaines (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Atlanta, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Gaines popped up on the Bucs' injury report Thursday with a calf injury, which forced him to sit out of Friday's practice. The injury is severe enough for the 2019 fourth-round pick to be ruled out for Sunday's contest, and he'll work on making himself available for Tampa Bay's Week 9 contest against Kansas City on Monday, Nov. 4. Gaines has served as Vita Vea's primary backup at nose tackle this season, but C.J. Brewer will step up into that role with Gaines sidelined.
Gaines and the Buccaneers agreed on a one-year contract Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports. Gaines spent the 2023 campaign with Tampa Bay, compiling 24 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, while also recovering a fumble over 17 contests. He'll provide the team with a veteran reserve option behind Vita Vea at nose tackle again in 2024.