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

EDGE Analysis

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, nonstarting role on the interior of Tampa Bay's defensive line again in 2025.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.