Impact Gaines will end the 2020 regular season with four consecutive absences due to a lingering knee injury. Through 12 appearances with the Texans this year, Gaines had 24 tackles (18 solo) and one defended pass.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Can't go Week 17 Gaines (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
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Can't return to Week 16 lineup Gaines (knee) is listed as inactive heading into Sunday's matchup against Cincinnati.
Impact Gaines has now missed three consecutive games given this latest development. He was deemed inactive last Sunday in a near-identical spot, ultimately sitting down against the Colts after logging a full week of limited practice participation and entering the day with a questionable tag. Keion Crossen is in line for a third consecutive start by way of Gaines' Week 16 absence.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Bengals Gaines (knee) is questionable for the team's Week 16 matchup against the Bengals, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gaines missed each of the team's last two games with the injury. However, he returned to practice in a limited capacity each day this week, leaving open the possibility of his return in Week 16. Keion Crossen would take on an increased role if Gaines remains sidelined.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Won't play Sunday Gaines (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Impact The 29-year-old was originally considered questionable for Sunday's contest but has now been downgraded to out. Keion Crossen could step in to start at cornerback for the Texans in Gaines' absence.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Availability in question Gaines (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Colts, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Gaines started against the Colts in Week 13, but he missed last week's loss to the Bears. The 29-year-old will look to return to action after logging a trio of limited practices this week. If he can't go, Keion Crossen likely will step into the starting cornerback role again.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Unavailable Week 14 Gaines (knee/shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Bears.
Impact The Texans' secondary takes yet another hit, as Gaines was the replacement for Bradley Roby (suspension). Keion Crossen (foot) is listed as questionable, but if he plays, he likely will start at cornerback opposite Vernon Hargreaves. Anthony Chesley and Cornell Armstrong are the other candidates to step in.
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Week 14 Gaines (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Impact The 29-year-old stepped into the starting role last week with Bradley Roby suspended, but he's now dealing with the knee issue. John Reid or Cornell Armstrong could be forced into the starting role Sunday if Gaines is unavailable.
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steps in to start Gaines is starting at cornerback Sunday against the Colts, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 29-year-old played only three defensive snaps over the past three games, but he'll move into the starting role with Bradley Roby suspended the rest of the season. Gaines totaled 11 tackles over two games when Roby went down with an injury earlier this season.
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Resumes practicing Gaines (ankle) participated in Sunday's practice, Aaron Wilson reports.
Impact Gaines missed less than a week of practices due to his ankle injury. The depth cornerback should handle his usual minor role during Thursday's season-opener against Kansas City.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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