MICHAEL GAINES RUMORS

Texans wrap up offseason program, look forward to training camp

Tight end Michael Gaines was the lone veteran released by the Texans today     (NFLPA photo)The Texans put a wrap on 'spring ball' today as they wrapped up their three day minicamp.This officially ends the Texans offseas...
Via Houston Texans Examiner  |  June 16, 2010

NFL Alumni Update: Houston Texans Sign Free Agent Michael Gaines

One of the Conference USA-high 16 Knights who were on active NFL rosters last fall was on the move last week as the Houston Texans signed tight end Michael Gaines, a seventh-year pro who was an unrestricted free agent.
Via UCF Knights Athletics  |  May 03, 2010

Gaines and Losses: Bears react to Adams Trade

One Gaines was added and another was lost.  In order to make room for defensive end Gaines Adams, the Bears released 4th tight end Michael Gaines.  Something symmetrical about that, huh?  Gaines was brought in during the offseason to compete and tight end and essentially push Kellen Davis.  Michael Gaines was considered to be a [...]
Via Bear Goggles  |  October 18, 2009

TE Gaines cut to make room for Adams

The Bears terminated the contract of tight end Michael Gaines on Saturday to clear a roster spot for defensive end Gaines Adams, who they acquired from the Bucs on Friday for a second-round pick next season. Gaines, who was signed away from the Lions as an unrestricted free agent in the off-season, appeared in one game this season with no receptions. Adams, the fourth overall pick...
Via Bear Essentials  |  October 17, 2009

Bears Release TE Gaines To Make Room For DE Gaines

To make room on the 53 man roster for newly acquired DE Gaines Adams, the Bears released veteran TE Michael Gaines. Gaines was only active for two games this season and made the roster this off-season as the fourth tight end after signing a one-year deal. Gaines is considering a very good blocking tight end [...]
Via  |  October 17, 2009

The Chicago Bears release Michael Gaines

The Bears have released TE Michael Gaines to make room on the roster for newly acquired DE Gaines Adams.  The Bears don’t use the TE as much in the offense as they have in the past so they didn’t need a 4th TE on the roster.  Gaines did not catch any passes for the Bears [...]
Via Bears Locker  |  October 17, 2009

Inside information

CHICAGO -- Rod Marinelli is without question the authority when it comes to unearthing inside information this week on the Lions. However, Bears tight end Michael Gaines may have something even more valuable to contribute: an inside look at the new regime in Detroit. Cut by the Lions on April 29, Gaines did have time to observe the tendencies of new Lions head coach Jim Schwartz...
Via Jeff Dickerson's Blog  |  October 01, 2009

53-man roster includes Gaines, Louis

Also escaping cut was Lance Louis, a seventh-round project on the offensive line Tight end Michael Gaines and receiver Devin Aromashodu were among the players to make the final cut as the Bears announced their 53-man roster on Saturday. The Bears also removed cornerback...
Via Chicago Tribune  |  September 05, 2009

Bear Report Audio: TE Michael Gaines

The Chicago Bears have a great deal of players on the proverbial bubble heading into final cuts, with free agent addition Michael Gaines most likely one of them. Will he make the 53-man roster? Listen to what Gaines told Bear Report in the Soldier Field locker room in this exclusive audio feature.
Via Bear Report  |  September 03, 2009

For TE Gaines, playbook is music to the ears

BOURBONNAIS -- Go inside Michael Gaines' dormitory room at Olivet Nazarene, the one place the Bears backup tight end can retreat during the rare quiet time between practices. This is the sanctuary where, during past training camps over the course of Gaines' NFL career, he would find solitude playing his guitar.
Via Chicago Tribune  |  August 13, 2009
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