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5 veteran running backs Steelers could target if Kenneth Gainwell leaves Kenneth Gainwell was a dynamic player for the Pittsburgh Steelers last year, and if he leaves, the team has clear options to replace him.

MARCH 9 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, QBs Kyler Murray and Kirk Cousins are among the top NFL free agents

The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks found their starting quarterback in free agency last year, landing Sam Darnold

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Steelers may swap out Kenneth Gainwell for veteran with ties to Mike McCarthy As the Pittsburgh Steelers wrestle with the idea of Kenneth Gainwell hitting free agency, there might be a new free agent RB soon that could...

MARCH 4 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers can't afford to make the same mistake the Lions just made The Pittsburgh Steelers do not have the same luxury as the Lions and cannot afford to lose Kenneth Gainwell this offseason.

MARCH 4 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers Insider Makes Bold Free-Agent Prediction For Breakout Star While many Pittsburgh Steelers fans are waiting to see whether Aaron Rodgers will return, they’re also keeping an eye on Kenneth Gainwell. T...

MARCH 3 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Steelers get bad Kenneth Gainwell news for free agency | Sporting News Pittsburgh could have this work out not in their favor.

MARCH 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers get good news on bringing back Kenneth Gainwell in free agency | Sporting News Pittsburgh unearthed a gem with Gainwell.

FEBRUARY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Omar Khan sends clear message about Kenneth Gainwell in free agency Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan just made his thoughts on free agent Kenneth Gainwell crystal clear.

FEBRUARY 24 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers hoping for new deal Pittsburgh general manager Omar Khan said Tuesday that the team has been in communication with Gainwell, an impending free agent, and hopes to re-sign him for the 2026 season, Alan...

Impact Gainwell earned internal team MVP honors after playing out the 2025 campaign on a one-year deal with the Steelers and totaling a career-best 537 rushing yards and five touchdowns (147 carries) while suiting up for all 17 regular-season games. He added a career-high 73 catches for 486 yards (85 targets) and another three scores through the air. Given the versatility and efficiency Gainwell demonstrated in 2025, it will be no surprise if Pittsburgh indeed prioritizes inking him to an extension before he hits unrestricted free agency. Jaylen Warren remains under contract through the 2027 campaign, though the Steelers have a potential 'out' in his contract this offseason.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kenneth Gainwell update from Steelers is troubling news for Kaleb Johnson | Sporting News Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan made it quite clear the team wants Kenneth Gainwell back, and that's bad news for Kaleb Johnso...

FEBRUARY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Raiders matched with intriguing veteran runnning mate for Ashton Jeanty The Las Vegas Raiders were matched with Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell as an Ashton Jeanty complement in 2026 NFL free ag...

FEBRUARY 24 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Why Steelers Should Bring Back Criminally Underrated Super Bowl Champion The Pittsburgh Steelers should strong consider retaining veteran running back Kenneth Gainwell, who's coming off a career year.

FEBRUARY 23 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Will Steelers Lose These Two Key Offensive Pieces In NFL Free Agency? ESPN's Matt Bowen said that the Pittsburgh Steelers could lose guard Isaac Seumalo and running back Kenneth Gainwell in NFL free agency.

FEBRUARY 17 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

NFL Free Agent Running Backs: The Top 10 RBs Available This Offseason

Who are the best running backs set to become free agents this offseason? Here are the 10 best.

FEBRUARY 12 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Free Agent Running Backs: The Top 10 RBs Available This Offseason

Steelers must re-sign offensive playmaker after possible contract numbers leak A contract projection for Kenneth Gainwell as a free agent has hit, and the Pittsburgh Steelers would be wise to sign him to an extension at...

FEBRUARY 8 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers Predicted To Lose Breakout Offensive Star In Free Agency Steelers insider Mark Kaboly predicted that the team will lose breakout star Kenneth Gainwell in free agency this offseason.

FEBRUARY 7 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Steelers named ideal landing spot for Panthers $13 million pending free agent | Sporting News The Pittsburgh Steelers might have to replace Kenneth Gainwell this offseason and one analyst believes the Steelers are the ideal landing sp...

FEBRUARY 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ohio State hires Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator

Ohio State hired Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator Saturday, the second straight year coach Ryan Day has turned to a coordinator with extensive NFL experience

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Kenneth Gainwell's Steelers future gets bleak outlook ahead of NFL free agency | Sporting News The Pittsburgh Steelers have a decision to make with pending free agent Kenneth Gainwell, but one beat writer thinks it's more likely than n...

JANUARY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers get bad news on re-signing Kenneth Gainwell in free agency | Sporting News Pittsburgh's trend is working against it here.

JANUARY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers predicted to replace Kenneth Gainwell with $13 million running back | Sporting News The Pittsburgh Steelers will need a replacement for Kenneth Gainwell if he leaves in free agency and that's why one analyst is predicting th...

JANUARY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers 2026 free agents: Aaron Rodgers, Kenneth Gainwell and other stars out of contract in Pittsburgh Several key contracts are set to expire in Pittsburgh, putting proven talent and star power in an uncertain spot. As 2026 approaches, the St...

JANUARY 13 • BOLAVIP.COM

Nets 146 all-purpose yards in loss Gainwell rushed six times for 20 yards and brought in four of six targets for 26 yards in the Steelers' 30-6 wild-card loss to the Texans on Monday night. He also returned four kic...

Impact Gainwell filled a complementary role on the ground, logging half the amount of carries as Jaylen Warren. The versatile Gainwell also had a key role in the passing game, recording a team-high reception tally while also tying for the lead in targets. Gainwell made his presence felt on kickoff returns as well, following up what was a successful Steelers debut campaign. The veteran rushed for a career-best 537 yards and career-high-tying five touchdowns at 4.7 yards per carry, adding a career-best 73-486-3 line on 85 targets through the air, 633 kickoff-return yards and two fumbles (one lost) across 17 games. While Gainwell played 2025 on a one-year deal, his success could lead to the Steelers making an effort to retain him before he hits unrestricted free agency.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

En Español: Gainwell TD Listen to Kenneth Gainwell's touchdown run in Spanish, courtesy of the Steelers Spanish language audio broadcast team

JANUARY 5 • STEELERS.COM

Leading receiver for PIT Gainwell took five carries for 10 yards and a touchdown while adding eight receptions on nine targets for 64 yards in Sunday's 26-24 win over Baltimore.

Impact Starter Jaylen Warren (14-66-0) continued to lead Pittsburgh's rushing attack, but it was Gainwell who produced the superior fantasy score after vulturing a rushing touchdown while also leading the team in receiving Sunday. The veteran backup emerged as a legitimate threat out of the backfield in 2025 after setting new high-water marks in receptions (84), receiving yards (486) and total touchdowns (eight). Gainwell should remain productive in DFS formats that award points for receptions when the Steelers take on the Texans in the wild-card round of the playoffs next Monday.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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