Former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Greg Gaines has agreed to a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
The move will assist the Bucs to revitalize its defensive lineup, particularly as it continues to rely on several aging players. Aside from Gaines, the Bucs have signed an additional five free agents in an effort to overhaul its defense ahead of the new season. The team has also lost Rakeem Nunez-Roches, who left to sign a free-agent deal with the New York Giants.
Gaines has appeared in 59 regular season games over the last four years, starting 25 games and making 10.5 sacks, 24 quarterback hits, and a fumble recovery. The 26-year-old notably recorded three tackles in Super Bowl LVI.
Upon arriving in Tampa, Gaines will reunite with former Washington teammates and Bucs first-round draft picks Vita Vea and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.
