It’s been a long time coming for E.J. Gaines, as the cornerback made his first regular-season appearance since Week 16 of the 2014 season on Sunday against the Cardinals. While Troy Hill started on the outside opposite Trumaine Johnson, Gaines subbed in and played well.
Head coach Jeff Fisher said after the game Gaines played for most of the second half, and, as it turns out, Gaines was in for 69 percent of Los Angeles’ 77 defensive snaps.
“Man, it felt good to actually get out there in a regular-season game and try to help this defense,” Gaines said after Tuesday’s practice.