05/02/25: Signed by Seattle as a UDFA
08/26/25: Released by Seattle
08/27/25: Signed to Seattle's PS
08/28/25: Released by Seattle
09/02/25: Signed to Seattle's PS
09/03/25: Released by Seattle
02/13/26: Signed by Seattle as a FA
• Was not with an NFL team during the 2025 season.
COLLEGE: Began his career at the University of Dubuque, an NCAA Division III school. In the 2021 season, as a freshman on defense, Gaines appeared in 10 games, recording 21 tackles, 4.0 sacks, and nine quarterback hurries. The following three seasons at Illinois State (2022-24), Gaines totaled 112 tackles (73 solo), 10.5 sacks and five passes defensed.
PERSONAL: Attended Oak Lawn Community High School. During the 2018–19 season at OLCHS, Gaines participated in three games, recording 10 solo tackles and three tackles for loss. Majored in communication & media studies.
