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83
Games
84
Receptions
869
Rec Yards
6
Rec TD
Draft Details
Michael Gaines Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
- Best statistical season: 2007 with BUF (215 receiving yards).
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CAR | 3 | 0 | 4 | 34 | 0 |
| 2005 | CAR | 7 | 0 | 12 | 155 | 2 |
| 2006 | CAR | 11 | 0 | 15 | 146 | 0 |
| 2007 | BUF | 15 | 0 | 25 | 215 | 2 |
| 2008 | DET | 12 | 0 | 23 | 260 | 1 |
| 2009 | CLE | 7 | 9 | 5 | 59 | 1 |
| Career | 55 | 9 | 84 | 869 | 6 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Michael Gaines is a former tight end out of UCF, selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 232nd overall pick (round 7) in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played 83 regular-season games from 2004 to 2009, with the Carolina Panthers, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns.
Season Statistics
BUF
DETNFL Combine Results
Height
6-2
Weight
275 lbs
40-Yard Dash
5.06s
Bench Press
18 reps
Vertical Jump
33"
Broad Jump
109"
3-Cone Drill
7.44s
Shuttle
4.18s
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