Michael Gaines

Michael J. Gaines (born March 30, 1980) is a former American football tight end. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Carolina Panthers, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, and Cleveland Browns. Gaines was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft after playing college football at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Before his professional career, Gaines attended Florida High School where he excelled in football, playing multiple positions and earning first-team all-state recognition. Throughout his NFL career, Gaines played in 23 games with four starts. He is known for his contributions as a tight end in the league.More