Cornerback Phillip Gaines brings versatility to Buffalo Bills defensive backfield

Phillip Gaines has battled injuries throughout much of his four-year NFL career. A third round draft choice of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014, Gaines has not performed quite as well as was expected of him, partially as a result of the injuries he suffered. Two concussions, a torn ACL, and a dislocated elbow have prevented him from realizing the potential many felt he held coming out of Rice.

On March 29th, Gaines signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills. The 27-year old signed for the veteran’s minimum, hoping to parlay a one-year deal into a successful season, which could then lead to a larger contract in his age-28 season next year. Gaines is the front-runner for the Bills’ starting…