The Lions have released 29-year old TE Michael Gaines who quickly signed with the NFC North Rival Chicago Bears.  Gaines played in all 16 games for the Lions last season and he caught 23 passes for 260 yards (11.3 avg) with 1 TD grab.  He has played in 73 games in his 5-year NFL career catching 79 passes for 810 yards (10.3 avg) with 5 TD grabs.  This move shouldn’t haunt the Lions this season despite Gaines going to the enemy.