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Bears | Five players trying out Tue Jun 15, 08:39 PM
Free-agent CB E.J. Gaines (Bills), TE Jake Butt (Broncos) and DT Mike Pennel (Chiefs) are participating in the Chicago Bears minicamp this week on a tryout basis. Undrafted free-agent TE Sal Cannella (Auburn) and OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (Stony Brook) are also trying out for the team.
Footballguys view: Butt was a talented tight end coming out of Michigan years ago but injuries have held him back as a pro. If healthy, Butt can give you plenty of value as a "Y" tight end and reserve player for the Bears. We'll see if he can make the team after this tryout. |
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Bills | E.J. Gaines let go Fri Jan 29, 04:30 PM
Buffalo Bills CB E.J. Gaines was waived Friday, Jan. 29.
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Bills | E.J. Gaines reportedly opting out Sun Aug 2, 10:28 AM
Buffalo Bills CB E.J. Gaines is reportedly opting out of playing during the 2020 season, according to JosinaMedia.com's Josina Anderson.
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Bills | E.J. Gaines may push for starting job Sun Jun 14, 03:33 PM
Buffalo Bills CB E.J. Gaines is expected to compete with CBs Josh Norman and Levi Wallace for one of the starting cornerback jobs during training camp.
Footballguys view: This should be a spot that is targeted frequently no matter who wins the job. Norman is considered well past his prime and might be the best for opposing fantasy matchups. His best years came with Sean McDermott so that could give him an edge in the competition. Breshad Perriman or Denzel Mims will get to test the winner Week 1. |
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Bills | E.J. Gaines' deal official Wed Apr 1, 06:01 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent CB E.J. Gaines (Bills) officially signed with the Buffalo Bills Wednesday, April 1. Official terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Bills | E.J. Gaines agrees to return to Buffalo Thu Mar 26, 01:47 PM
Unrestricted free-agent CB E.J. Gaines (Bills) agreed to a one-year contract Thursday, March 26, to re-sign with the Buffalo Bills, a source said. Gaines could challenge for a starting spot as a cornerback on the outside or in the slot.
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Colts | Indianapolis works out two CBs Mon Nov 4, 08:43 PM
Free-agent CB Kayvon Webster (Saints) and E.J. Gaines (Bills) worked out for the Indianapolis Colts Monday, Nov. 4.
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Texans | E.J. Gaines visiting Houston Tue Oct 22, 01:39 PM
Free-agent CB E.J. Gaines (Bills) is visiting the Houston Texans Tuesday, Oct. 22.
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Bills | E.J. Gaines let go Sun Aug 18, 04:58 PM
The Buffalo Bills released CB E.J. Gaines (groin) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Sunday, Aug. 18. Gaines will be free to sign with another team.
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Bills | E.J. Gaines lands on IR Sat Aug 10, 06:31 PM
Buffalo Bills CB E.J. Gaines (groin) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Aug. 10.
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Bills | E.J. Gaines out indefinitely Tue Aug 6, 02:05 PM
Buffalo Bills CB E.J. Gaines (groin) suffered a groin injury over the weekend that is expected to keep him out of action for 'weeks,' according to head coach Sean McDermott.
Footballguys view: Kevin Johnson and Levi Wallace will battle for the #2 job. Johnson is a former first round pick who is reunited with his old position coach, so the Bills hope he can stay healthy and regain form enough to win the job. |
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Bills | Trio battling for starting CB job Mon Jul 1, 02:02 AM
Buffalo Bills CBs E.J. Gaines, Kevin Johnson and Levi Wallace are jockeying fort he No. 2 cornerback job opposite CB Tre'Davious White, and the trio did little to get a leg up during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp.
Footballguys view: Johnson is a former first round who is playing for his former position coach. He has the highest ceiling of the three, but this will still remain a spot that opposing quarterbacks target frequently no matter who wins it. |
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Bills | E.J. Gaines medically cleared Mon Mar 25, 07:08 PM
Buffalo Bills CB E.J. Gaines (concussion) said he has been medically cleared to participate in offseason workouts. He dealt with concussion this past season.
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Bills | E.J. Gaines signs with Bills Mon Mar 25, 10:17 AM
Free-agent CB E.J. Gaines (Browns) agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Buffalo Bills Monday, March 25.
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Browns | Two Browns to IR Wed Nov 7, 10:51 AM
Cleveland Browns LB Christian Kirksey (hamstring) and CB E.J. Gaines (concussion) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Nov. 7, ending their seasons.
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Browns | E.J. Gaines evaluated for concussion Sun Nov 4, 01:36 PM
Cleveland Browns CB E.J. Gaines (head) left in the first quarter of the team's Week 9 game Sunday, Nov. 4, to undergo a concussion evaluation. He had missed the previous two games with a concussion.
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Browns | Week 9 injury report for Cleveland Fri Nov 2, 04:29 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Antonio Callaway (ankle), OT Desmond Harrison (illness), CB Damarious Randall (groin) and LB Joe Schobert (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Nov. 2. Schobert is out, while the other three are listed as questionable for the Week 9 game with the Kansas City Chiefs. WR Rashard Higgins (knee), WR Da'Mari Scott (shoulder), DB Tavierre Thomas (abdomen) and C JC Tretter (ankle) were listed as limited and they're considered questionable. OL Austin Corbett (foot), CB E.J. Gaines (concussion), OL Chris Hubbard (toe), RB Duke Johnson (thigh) and TE David Njoku (knee) were full participants and are off the report.
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Browns | Thursday practice report for Browns Thu Nov 1, 06:07 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Damarious Randall (groin), LB Joe Schobert (hamstring) and C JC Tretter (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 1. WR Rashard Higgins (knee), WR Da'Mari Scott (shoulder) and CB Tavierre Thomas (abdomen) were limited during practice. CB E.J. Gaines (concussion) and OT Chris Hubbard (toe) fully participated in practice.
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Browns | Cleveland's Wednesday practice report Wed Oct 31, 03:30 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Rashard Higgins (knee), CB Damarious Randall (groin), LB Joe Schobert (hamstring) and C JC Tretter (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 31. WR Da'Mari Scott and CB Tavierre Thomas (abdomen) were limited. CB E.J. Gaines (concussion) and OT Chris Hubbard (toe) practiced in full.
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Browns | Week 8 Cleveland Browns inactives Sun Oct 28, 11:41 AM
The Cleveland Browns have declared TE Pharaoh Brown, WR Rashard Higgins, WR Da'Mari Scott, QB Drew Stanton, LB Joe Schobert, CB E.J. Gaines and DT Carl Davis inactive for Week 8.
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Browns | Week 8 injury report for Cleveland Fri Oct 26, 04:16 PM
Cleveland Browns CB E.J. Gaines (concussion), WR Rashard Higgins and LB Joe Schobert (hamstring) did not participate in practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. DB Damarious Randall (groin, ankle), WR Da'Mari Scott (shoulder) and C JC Tretter (ankle) were limited in practice Friday, Oct. 26, and are listed as questionable. LB Genard Avery (elbow), TE Daniel Fells (knee), OT Desmond Harrison (ankle), TE David Njoku (knee), DE Emmanuel Ogbah (elbow), S Jabrill Peppers (ankle), DL Brian Price (knee) and DL Chris Smith (non-injury) were full participants in practice Friday and removed from the injury report.
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Browns | Thursday practice report for Browns Thu Oct 25, 04:53 PM
Cleveland Browns CB E.J. Gaines (concussion), WR Rashard Higgins (knee), CB Damarious Randall (groin, ankle), LB Joe Schobert (hamstring) and C JC Tretter (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 25. WR Da'Mari Scott (shoulder) was limited. LB Genard Avery (elbow), TE Darren Fells (knee), OT Desmond Harrison (ankle), DE Emmanuel Ogbah (elbow), SS Jabrill Peppers (ankle), DL Brian Price (knee) and DE Chris Smith (non-injury related) participated fully.
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Browns | Three likely will not play Wed Oct 24, 10:06 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Rashard Higgins (knee), LB Joe Schobert (hamstring) and CB E.J. Gaines (concussion) likely will not be able to play in the Week 8 game, according to head coach Hue Jackson.
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Browns | Week 7 Cleveland Browns inactives Sun Oct 21, 11:34 AM
The Cleveland Browns have declared WR Rashard Higgins, QB Drew Stanton, WR Da'Mari Scott, LB Joe Schobert, CB E.J. Gaines and DT Carl Davis inactive for Week 7.
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Browns | Week 7 injury report for Browns Fri Oct 19, 03:12 PM
Cleveland Browns CB E.J. Gaines (concussion), WR Rashard Higgins (knee) and LB Joe Schobert (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 19, and have been ruled out for Week 7. C JC Tretter (ankle) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. LB Tanner Vallejo (concussion) fully participated in practice and is not on the injury report.
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Browns | Thursday practice report for Browns Thu Oct 18, 03:44 PM
Cleveland Browns CB E.J. Gaines (concussion), WR Rashard Higgins (knee), LB Joe Schobert (hamstring) and C J.C. Tretter (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 18. LB Tanner Vallejo (concussion) participated fully.
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Browns | E.J. Gaines won't play Thu Oct 18, 12:49 PM
Cleveland Browns CB E.J. Gaines (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 7. CB T.J. Carrie will start in his place.
Footballguys view: The Bucs already march too many weapons on the field for any defense to match up with. The loss of Gaines should help Chris Godwin and DeSean Jackson assuming Denzel Ward sees a lot of Mike Evans. |
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Browns | Week 6 injury report for Cleveland Fri Oct 12, 04:07 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Rashard Higgins (knee) and LB Tanner Vallejo (concussion) did not practice Friday, Oct. 12 and they have been ruled out for Week 6 against the Los Angeles Chargers. LB James Burgess (knee) and WR Derrick Willies (shoulder) were limited in practice, and Burgess is listed as questionable while Willies is out. TE Seth DeValve (hamstring), DE E.J. Gaines (groin), OT Desmond Harrison (knee) and CB Damarious Randall (heel) were full participants and have been removed from the injury report.
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Browns | Thursday injury report for Browns Thu Oct 11, 03:07 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Rashard Higgins (knee) and LB Tanner Vallejo (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 11. LB James Burgess (knee), CB E.J. Gaines (groin) and CB Damarious Randall (heel) were limited. TE Seth DeValve (hamstring) and OT Desmond Harrison (knee) participated fully.
Footballguys view: Higgins is likely to be out this week, which should enhance the ceilings of David Njoku and Jarvis Landry against the Chargers. |
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Browns | Wednesday's practice report for Cleveland Wed Oct 10, 04:20 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Rashard Higgins (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 10. LB James Burgess (knee), TE Seth DeValve (hamstring), CB E.J. Gaines (groin) and CB Damarious Randall (heel) were listed as limited participants, while OT Desmond Harrison (knee) practiced in full.
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Browns | E.J. Gaines to replace Terrance Mitchell? Tue Oct 2, 04:19 PM
Cleveland Browns CBs E.J. Gaines, T.J. Carrie and Briean Boddy-Calhoun are all candidates to replace injured CB Terrance Mitchell (wrist), who may be out for the season with a broken wrist.
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Browns | Week 2 injury report for Browns Fri Sep 14, 03:49 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Emmanuel Ogbah (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 14, and has been ruled out for Week 2. LB Christian Kirksey (ankle, shoulder) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. LB James Burgess (concussion), CB E.J. Gaines (knee), OT Desmond Harrison (shoulder) and FS Damarious Randall (head, neck) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Browns | Thursday practice report for Browns Thu Sep 13, 06:01 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Emmanuel Ogbah (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 13. E.J. Gaines (knee), LB Christian Kirksey (ankle, shoulder) and FS Damarious Randall (head, neck) were limited during practice. LB James Burgess (concussion) and OT Desmond Harrison (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
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Browns | Wednesday's practice report for Cleveland Wed Sep 12, 06:20 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Emmanuel Ogbah (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 12. DB E.J. Gaines (knee) and LB Christian Kirksey (shoulder, ankle) were listed as limited participants, while LB James Burgess Jr. (concussion), OT Desmond Harrison (shoulder) and WR Jarvis Landry (thigh) were full participants.
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Browns | Week 1 Cleveland Browns inactives Sun Sep 9, 11:38 AM
The Cleveland Browns have declared LB James Burgess, QB Drew Stanton, DL Anthony Zettel, CB E.J. Gaines, OG Austin Corbett, WR Damion Ratley and DE Ifeadi Odenigbo inactive for Week 1.
Footballguys view: Corbett was being tried out as a piece to help the Browns have flexibility on the offensive line, but UDFA Desmond Harrison has the left tackle drop and Corbett won't be needed today. |
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Browns | Week 1 injury report for Browns Fri Sep 7, 02:46 PM
Cleveland Browns CB E.J. Gaines (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 7, but has been ruled out for Week 1. LB James Burgess (concussion) did not practice and is listed as doubtful. LB Genard Avery (glute), DT Trevon Coley (ankle), TE Seth DeValve (quadriceps), OT Desmond Harrison (knee), LB Christian Kirksey (shoulder) and FS Damarious Randall (knee) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Browns | Thursday practice report for Cleveland Thu Sep 6, 04:16 PM
Cleveland Browns LB James Burgess (concussion) and CB E.J. Gaines (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 6. TE Seth DeValve (quadriceps) and OT Desmond Harrison (knee) were limited during practice. LB Genard Avery (glute), DT Trevon Coley (ankle), LB Christian Kirksey (shoulder) and FS Damarious Randall (knee) fully participated in practice.
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Browns | E.J. Gaines likely out Thu Sep 6, 01:22 PM
Cleveland Browns CB E.J. Gaines (knee) is not expected to play in Week 1, according to head coach Hue Jackson.
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Browns | E.J. Gaines likely out Week 1 Thu Sep 6, 12:38 PM
Cleveland Browns CB E.J. Gaines (knee) participated in individual drills during practice Thursday, Sept. 6, but likely will miss the Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to head coach Hue Jackson.
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Browns | Wednesday's practice report for Cleveland Wed Sep 5, 03:21 PM
Cleveland Browns LB James Burgess (concussion) and DB E.J. Gaines (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 5. LB Genard Avery (glute), DT Trevon Coley (ankle), TE Seth DeValve (quadriceps), OT Desmond Harrison (knee) and WR Josh Gordon (hamstring) were listed as limited participants, while DB Damarious Randall (knee) was a full participant.
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Browns | Cleveland gets three back at practice Mon Sep 3, 12:18 PM
Cleveland Browns FS Damarious Randall (knee), LB Genard Avery (hip) and TE Seth DeValve (quad) returned to practice Monday, Sept. 3. CB E.J. Gaines (knee) was also spotted working out on the side during the open portion of practice.
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Browns | E.J. Gaines out three weeks Mon Aug 20, 11:11 AM
Cleveland Browns CB E.J. Gaines (knee) had an MRI reveal a sprain in his knee that will sideline him about three weeks, according to a source.
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Browns | E.J. Gaines carted off Sun Aug 19, 04:41 PM
Cleveland Browns CB E.J. Gaines (knee) was carted off the field during practice Sunday, Aug. 19, after suffering an apparent knee injury.
Footballguys view: The injury apparently seemed serious to observers. Gaines was a second-team corner, but important depth for the Browns secondary, with rookie Denzel Ward and Terrance Mitchell starting and free agent pickup TJ Carrie getting mixed reviews to date. |
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Browns | T.J. Carrie worked with the starters Thu Jul 12, 03:12 PM
Cleveland Browns CB T.J. Carrie received most of the snaps opposite CB Denzel Ward with the first-team defense during offseason workouts. Carrie is expected to compete with CBs E.J. Gaines, Terrance Mitchell and Briean Boddy-Calhoun for the starting job.
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Browns | E.J. Gaines contract update Sat Mar 24, 12:49 PM
Updating previous reports, Cleveland Browns CB E.J. Gaines signed a one-year deal with the Browns worth $4 million.
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Browns | E.J. Gaines inks deal with Cleveland Fri Mar 23, 01:45 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent CB E.J. Gaines (Bills) signed an undisclosed contract with the Cleveland Browns on Friday, March 23.
Footballguys view: Gaines will have a chance to start after a strong year in Buffalo. He came over in the Sammy Watkins trade and was a surprise and would help the Browns hold the line in the secondary after they basically gave away Jason McCourty to the Patriots. |
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Browns | E.J. Gaines nearing deal with Cleveland Fri Mar 23, 12:27 PM
Free-agent CB E.J. Gaines (Bills) is close to signing with the Cleveland Browns, according to a league source.
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NFL | E.J. Gaines making the rounds Thu Mar 22, 01:20 PM
Free-agent CB E.J. Gaines (Bills) is visiting the Cleveland Browns Thursday, March 22, and will visit the New York Jets Friday, March 23, according to a source. He has already visited the Arizona Cardinals.
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Cardinals | E.J. Gaines to visit Arizona Sat Mar 17, 10:11 AM
Free-agent CB E.J. Gaines (Bills) is scheduled to meet with the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, March 17, according to a source.
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Texans | Houston interested in E.J. Gaines Mon Mar 12, 06:48 PM
Free-agent CB E.J. Gaines (Bills) has drawn interest from the Houston Texans.
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