Amari Gainer
LB
#99
Experience: 2 years
Height: 6-3
Age: 25
Weight: 240 lbs
College: North Carolina
Preseason
| WK | Game Date | OPP | RESULT | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TDS | FF | FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 08/23/2025 | @Cardinals | L 10 - 20 | |||||||||||||
| 2 | 08/16/2025 | 49ers | L 19 - 22 | |||||||||||||
| 1 | 08/07/2025 | @Seahawks | T 23 - 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Biography
CAREER TRANSACTIONS
Amari Gainer was signed by the New England Patriots to the practice squad on December 17, 2025 ... Originally signed by Las Vegas as a rookie free agent (4/29/24) ... Released by Las Vegas (8/25/25).
SEASONAL REVIEWS
2025 (0/0)
- Spent training camp with Las Vegas before being released on Aug. 25. He signed with New England to the practice squad on Dec. 17.
2024 (17/0 - LAS VEGAS)
- Signed by Las Vegas as a rookie free agent on April 29, making the opening day roster and playing in all 17 games for the Raiders. He mainly contributed on special teams, recording 5 special teams tackles.
- Made his NFL debut at the L.A. Chargers (9/8), contributing on special teams.
- Played his first defensive snaps at linebacker vs. Carolina (9/22).
COLLEGE
- Played one season at North Carolina (2023) after spending five seasons at Florida State (2018-22), appearing in 59 games (18 starts) and logging 237 tackles (115 solo), 25 tackles for loss, 81/2 sacks, 6 forced fumbles, 4 passes defensed and 3 fumble recoveries.
PERSONAL
- Attended Lawton Chiles High School in Leon County, Fla., where he was a top-250 recruit and four-star prospect. He recorded 93 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and 12 sacks as a senior.
- Father, Herb, played wide receiver at Florida State from 1984-87.