Greg Gaines seeking NFL team ahead of upcoming training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Greg Gaines, the former Washington Huskies defensive tackle, is still without an NFL team as training camps approach for the 2026 season. Over the past three years, Gaines played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, tallying 64 tackles and 4 sacks in 49 games. He filled a crucial role in 2025 while injury sidelined teammate Calijah Kancey. The Buccaneers have since signed A'Shawn Robinson and Rakeem Nunez-Roches, indicating no plans to re-sign Gaines. With his experience and depth, Gaines remains a viable option for teams like the New York Giants, who are currently facing key player losses.
- •Gaines played 49 games for the Buccaneers, contributing significant defensive stats.
- •Tampa Bay has added two new defensive tackles this offseason.
- •Gaines could be a target for the Giants after trading Dexter Lawrence.
- •He won Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams.
- •Gaines has 186 career tackles and 14.5 sacks in seven NFL seasons.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Former Washington star still searching for an NFL home
"Former Washington Huskies star DT Greg Gaines is still searching for a team ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
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