Bills sign Greg Gaines to strengthen nose tackle position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:26 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

The Buffalo Bills have signed defensive lineman Greg Gaines to bolster their backup nose tackle role behind Deone Walker. Gaines, a seven-year veteran who spent the last three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will bring experience after appearing in 108 regular season games. He started his career with the Los Angeles Rams, winning a Super Bowl in his rookie season, and recorded a career-high 38 pressures that year. Gaines, who turns 30 this month, is expected to enhance the Bills' defensive line depth as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season.
- •Bills sign Greg Gaines to improve defensive line depth.
- •Gaines previously played with Rams and Buccaneers.
- •He won a Super Bowl in his rookie season with the Rams.
- •Gaines has averaged over two sacks per season in his career.
- •He turns 30 in May and brings significant playing experience.
- 10:26 PMYahoo Sports — Bills bolster NT spot behind Deone Walker with former Rams, Bucs veteran
"The Bills have signed their backup nose tackle
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