Bills sign Greg Gaines to boost defensive line depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Buffalo Bills signed Greg Gaines on August 18, 2026, to strengthen their defensive line. After a quiet training camp from DeWayne Carter and Phidarian Mathis facing a suspension, Gaines provides much-needed experience at nose tackle behind Deone Walker. His presence is expected to enhance the Bills' defensive performance this season, potentially allowing for increased versatility in their front. Gaines has played 117 NFL games since his rookie year and is viewed as an essential addition to the defensive lineup.
- •Buffalo Bills signed Greg Gaines on August 18, 2026.
- •Gaines will back up Deone Walker in the defensive line.
- •Phidarian Mathis faces a three-game suspension.
- •DeWayne Carter had a quiet training camp performance.
- •Gaines has 117 games of NFL experience.
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — The Bills really needed to sign a player like Greg Gaines
"This was such a low-key vital signing for the Bills defense
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