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Greg Gaines signs with Bills after stints with Rams and Buccaneers

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Greg Gaines signs with Bills after stints with Rams and Buccaneers

Summary

The Bills have agreed to terms with free agent defensive lineman Greg Gaines. Gaines, 30, had a productive year with the Buccaneers, playing all 17 games last season and totaling 23 tackles and two sacks. In addition to his time in Tampa, he also spent four seasons with the Rams after being drafted in 2019. As part of the transaction, the Bills have released defensive tackle Tommy Akingbesote. Gaines brings valuable experience to Buffalo's defensive line.

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By the Numbers

•Bills sign free agent defensive lineman Greg Gaines on August 18, 2026.
•Gaines played all 17 games last season with the Buccaneers.
•He has 108 career games with 34 starts and 14.5 career sacks.
•The Bills released defensive tackle Tommy Akingbesote in a corresponding move.

Latest Updates

10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Bills sign Super Bowl winner Greg Gaines to defensive line
9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Free agent DL Greg Gaines agrees to terms with Bills

What they're saying

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The Bills added to their defensive line by signing free agent Greg Gaines prior to the team’s second preseason matchup against the Browns.
— Yahoo Sports