On Saturday, the Green Bay Packers signed defensive back Innis Gaines from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. On Sunday, Gaines made an open-field tackle on special teams against the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Monday, the Packers released Gaines.
Such is life for a fringe roster player like Gaines in the NFL. Former Packers running back Patrick Taylor went through a similar situation earlier this season, and now Taylor is in New England.
Gaines, who was elevated three times from the practice squad before being signed Saturday to fill the 53-man roster, played 12 snaps on special teams during the Packers’ 23-19 loss to the Steelers.