Overview
- The team announced the signing on December 17 via its official account, placing Gainer on the practice squad.
- Drake Maye, Gainer’s former North Carolina teammate, endorsed his versatility and work ethic after the move.
- Gainer played all 17 games for the Raiders last season, logging about 80% of their special-teams snaps while seeing limited defensive action.
- He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent, was waived by Las Vegas before this season, and remained unsigned until New England picked him up.
- New England also added linebacker Chad Muma to the active roster this week as it seeks depth following Spillane’s injury.