Michael J. Gaines (born March 30, 1980) is a former American football tight end.
Gaines also played for the Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns.
During Gaines Junior season at UCF, he had a stellar breakout game against Toledo, (Ohio).
One of four rookie draft choices to start a game for Carolina in 2004, along with Keary Colbert, Chris Gamble, and Travelle Wharton.
[3] He was released on October 17 after the Bears acquired Gaines Adams from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.