The Buffalo Bills have their second player that has opted out of the 2020 NFL season. General manager Brandon Beane announced on Sunday during a press conference that cornerback EJ Gaines will not be playing for the team as he has opted out.
Gaines joins defensive tackle Star Lotulelei as players on the Bills that have opted out of playing due to COVID-19 related concerns. Lotulelei opted out last week.
Gaines was on his second stint with the Bills entering 2020. He was first traded to the Bills by the Rams in 2017, but left via free agency for the Browns following the season after a productive year in Buffalo. However, Gaines continued to have trouble staying healthy.
Gaines, 28, first re-signed with the Bills in 2019 but was injured last offseason and did not play for the team. He was re-signed again in March.
In both cases, Gaines and Lotulelei, their contracts will now be pushed back a year. Both will be eligible to return to the Bills in 2021.
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