GREG GAINES NEWS

Ready for Sunday Gaines (toe) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The veteran defensive tackle upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to a full session Friday, suggesting he's moved past his toe injury in time to suit up Sunday. Gaines has appeared in all seven of Tampa Bay's games this season, recording five total tackles, including 1.0 sacks. He's expected to serve as one of the team's top reserve defensive linemen in the Week 8 divisional matchup.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Thursday Gaines (toe) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact A toe injury prevented Gaines from participating in Wednesday's walkthrough. He was back at practice Thursday in a limited capacity, and Friday's injury report will indicate his chances of playing Sunday against the Saints. Gaines' availability could be even more crucial, given that Vita Vea popped up on Thursday's injury report due to a foot injury.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing toe injury Gaines (toe) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Gaines likely picked up the injury during Monday's loss against the Lions, when he logged one tackle while playing 19 snaps on defense. The severity of his injury isn't clear given Wednesday's practice was a walkthrough, so the next two practice reports will shed light on his chances of playing against the Saints on Sunday.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Thursday Gaines (pectoral) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

Impact Gaines was considered a non-participant at the team's walkthrough Wednesday, but he now appears to be on track to play in Week 5. The 29-year-old will likely operate in a reserve role behind Logan Hall and Elijah Roberts on the defensive line Sunday in Seattle.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Nursing pectoral injury Gaines is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a pectoral injury.

Impact With Gaines unlikely to return and C.J. Brewer (coach's decision) inactive, Elijah Simmons is set to see more rotational snaps on the defensive line alongside Elijah Roberts, Vita Vea and Logan Hall for the rest of Sunday's game.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 16 • NFL.COM

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SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Sticking in Tampa Tampa Bay will sign Gaines to a one-year, $3.5 million contract, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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, non-starting role on the interior of Tampa Bay's defensive line again in 2025.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Modest numbers in '24 Gaines provided 17 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 15 regular-season games in 2024.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 10 Gaines (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Gaines (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Chiefs, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Falcons Gaines (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Atlanta, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 29, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Signs with Tampa Bay The Buccaneers signed Gaines (biceps) on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Gaines will head to Tampa after recording 36 tackles (16 solo) and four sacks for the Rams last season. The 2019 fourth-round pick underwent a labral and bicep tendon repair back in January, but he is expected to be fully recovered for the offseason and should provide solid depth behind Vita Vea next season.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Undergoes bicep procedure 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 20, 2022 • NFL.COM

Returns with pair of sacks Gaines logged two sacks during Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Saints.

Impact Gaines returned from a one-game absence due to an elbow injury and made an impact with his second and third sacks on the season, including breaking up a trick play with a big sack on Andy Dalton for a 13-yard loss. Gaines also saw a huge uptick on playing time, taking the field for 91 percent of the team's defensive snaps, a number he hasn't reached since Week 5.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Logs full practice Thursday Gaines (elbow) practiced fully Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Gaines suffered an elbow injury ahead of Week 10 and was forced to miss Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. After improving from his limited practice Wednesday, Gaines is in line for a Week 11 return against New Orleans. Expect Jonah Williams and Bobby Brown to see their roles increase if Gaines suffers any setbacks.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Gaines (elbow) is inactive Sunday against the Cardinals.

Impact Gaines was doubtful coming into the day, so his inactive status does not come as a surprise. With him unable to play, Jonah Williams and Bobby Brown should see an uptick in snaps against Arizona.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Sunday Gaines (elbow) is considered to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gaines played 46 defensive snaps during the Rams' Week 9 loss to the Buccaneers, but he appears to have sustained an elbow injury at some point in this contest. The nose tackle did not practice at all Week 10, so it would be surprising to see him play much, if at all, against Arizona on Sunday. If Gaines is inactive, expect Jonah Williams and Bobby Brown to possibly see their biggest roles of the season versus the Cards.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE