Bills sign Super Bowl winner Greg Gaines to defensive line
The Bills added to their defensive line by signing free agent Greg Gaines prior to the team’s second preseason matchup against the Browns.
The Buffalo Bills signed Super Bowl winner Greg Gaines to the defensive line as of Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. This move came just prior to the team's second preseason game against the Cleveland Browns. Gaines began his professional football career with the Los Angeles Rams back in 2019. He secured the Super Bowl title with the Rams during the 2021 season, serving as the starting defensive tackle.
At 30 years old, Gaines then played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2023 until 2025. During his tenure with Tampa Bay, he achieved two sacks and three tackles for loss in 2025. Earlier this year, the Dallas Cowboys selected Gaines in the 247th overall pick of the NFL Draft. Following this, the Bills agreed to a contract with Gaines on January 19.
However, this defensive lineman has yet to take the field in an NFL game. Instead, he will have the chance to observe the NFL's dynamics and seek a new deal in the open market before the start of the upcoming season. With Gaines on board, the Bills will bolster their interior lineup which already features notable players Ed Oliver, Zane Durant, and Phidarian Mathis.
The team is set to face Cleveland on Saturday, providing Gaines with his inaugural opportunity to step onto the field for the franchise in preparation for next season. Bills Wire will continue to furnish updates throughout the 2026 NFL season.
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