TE · Cleveland Browns
Michael Gaines
Age 46 · 188 cm (6'2") · 121 kg · Born Mar 30, 1980 · UCF
NFL career
2004
debut year
2009
last season
6
seasons
#86
jersey
College: UCF
2004 NFL Draft
Rd 7
round
#232
overall pick
CAR
drafted by
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2004 to 2009 · 55 games.
Receiving
869yards
6touchdowns
84receptions
10.3YPC avg
Stats by season
6 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Receiving
| Year | Team | G | Rec | Targets | Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Carolina Panthers | 3 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 |
| 2005 | Carolina Panthers | 7 | 12 | 0 | 155 | 12.9 | 2 |
| 2006 | Carolina Panthers | 11 | 15 | 0 | 146 | 9.7 | 0 |
| 2007 | Buffalo Bills | 15 | 25 | 0 | 215 | 8.6 | 2 |
| 2008 | Detroit Lions | 12 | 23 | 0 | 260 | 11.3 | 1 |
| 2009 | Cleveland Browns | 7 | 5 | 9 | 59 | 11.8 | 1 |
Games during career · Cleveland Browns
Most recent results for the franchise while Michael Gaines was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
W
W
W
W
L
L
L
L
23–17 vs Jaguars
2009-17 · Jan 3, 2010 · REGULAR
W
23–9 vs Raiders
2009-16 · Dec 27, 2009 · REGULAR
W
41–34 @ Chiefs
2009-15 · Dec 20, 2009 · REGULAR
W
13–6 vs Steelers
2009-14 · Dec 10, 2009 · REGULAR
L
23–30 vs Chargers
2009-13 · Dec 6, 2009 · REGULAR
L
7–16 @ Bengals
2009-12 · Nov 29, 2009 · REGULAR
L
37–38 @ Lions
2009-11 · Nov 22, 2009 · REGULAR
L
0–16 vs Ravens
2009-10 · Nov 16, 2009 · REGULAR
Other "Gaines" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
UCF alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended UCF.
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Ricky Barber
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RJ Harvey
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Javon Baker
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Tre'Mon Morris-Brash
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Tylan Grable
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2004 NFL Draft · Round 7 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#202
#203
#204
#205
#206
#208
#209
#211
#212
John Navarre
QB · ARI
#203
Drew Strojny
OT · NYG
#204
Ryon Bingham
DT · SDG
#205
Nate Jones
FS · DAL
#205
Nate Jones
WR · DAL
#206
Mark Jones
WR · TAM
#207
Dylan McFarland
OT · BUF
#208
Adimchinobe Echemandu
RB · CLE
#209
Shane Olivea
OT · SDG
#210
Raheem Orr
DE · HOU
#211
Sloan Thomas
WR · HOU
#212
Eric Taylor
DT · PIT
TE peers of the era
Other TEs who debuted within five seasons of Michael Gaines.
Ben Hartsock
Debut 2004 · #84 · Panthers
Ben Steele
Debut 2004 · #82 · Texans
Ben Troupe
Debut 2004 · #88 · Raiders
Ben Utecht
Debut 2004 · #81 · Bengals
Benjamin Watson
Debut 2004 · #84 · Patriots
Brett Pierce
Debut 2004 · #88 · Cowboys
Brian Jones
Debut 2004 · #86 · Jaguars
Chris Cooley
Debut 2004 · #47 · Commanders