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PHOTOS: Steelers sign Kenneth Gainwell Steelers signed free agent running back Kenneth Gainwell

MARCH 13 • STEELERS.COM

Report: Steelers sign RB Kenneth Gainwell to one-year deal PITTSBURGH - The Steelers are finalizing a one-year contract with running back Kenneth Gainwell, acc...

MARCH 12 • THESTATE.COM

Kenneth Gainwell gets chance to show what he can do with Steelers contract It's taken four seasons, but Kenneth Gainwell is finally going to get the chance to prove to everyone that he can be the top running back on...

MARCH 12 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

NFL transactions roundup: Steelers to sign RB Kenneth Gainwell Kenneth Gainwell is set to join the Pittsburgh Steelers in a reshaped backfield without Najee Harris and no defined answer at quarterback. G...

MARCH 12 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

First Call: Brett Favre wants Aaron Rodgers to choose Vikings; Steelers sign Philly's Kenneth Gainwell In “First Call” for Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers are adding a running back. A third team may be in the mix for Aaron Rodgers. Some for...

MARCH 12 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Report: Steelers sign Kenneth Gainwell to one-year deal The Steelers are finalizing a one-year contract with running back Kenneth Gainwell to a one-year contract, according to a report by Fox. Gai...

MARCH 12 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Stays in Pennsylvania with PIT The Steelers agreed to terms with Gainwell on a one-year contract Tuesday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Gainwell won't have to move far, as he's staying in the state of Pennsylvania. With the Steelers, Gainwell slides into a backfield depth chart that is currently led by Jaylen Warren after Najee Harris left to join the Chargers on Monday. In four seasons with the Eagles, Gainwell rushed 280 times for 1,185 yards and 12 touchdowns, while adding 102 catches for 721 yards and an additional score in the passing game. He's a quality change-of-pace back, though his skill set feels a bit redundant to Warren. Gainwell is unlikely to have much fantasy relevance in 2025 barring injuries ahead of him, as the Steelers are probably not done adding at the position.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Staring down free agency Gainwell rushed 75 times for 290 yards (3.9 YPC) and one touchdown across 17 regular-season appearances with the Eagles in 2024. He also secured 16 of 22 targets for 116 receiving...

Impact Gainwell spent the 2024 campaign operating in a depth complementary role behind superstar backfield leader Saquon Barkley, culminating in just six carries for 10 yards during the team's Super Bowl LIX win. Having played out the final year of his rookie deal, the 2021 fifth-round pick is now slated to become an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year next week. Gainwell's versatile skillset will improve his odds of securing another pass-catching or change-of-pace role.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 18 • FOX SPORTS

Set for Super Bowl Gainwell (concussion/knee) doesn't carry a designation into Sunday's Super Bowl LIX versus the Chiefs.

Impact Since sustaining a concussion in the NFC Championship Game on Jan. 26, Gainwell didn't take part in drills last week, but a limited session Wednesday was followed by back-to-back uncapped practices. Now, with no designation to speak of, he's gained clearance from an independent neurologist and thus is good to serve as the direct backup to workhorse RB Saquon Barkley this weekend. In three postseason games so far, Gainwell has combined for 10 touches for 58 yards from scrimmage.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Bumps up to full participation Gainwell (concussion/knee) practiced in full Thursday,

Impact Gainwell has followed up Wednesday's limited session with all activity one day later, indicating he's in the later stages of his recovery from the concussion that he sustained in the NFC Championship Game against the Commanders on Jan. 26. He remains subject to an examination from an independent neurologist in order to be available as Saquon Barkley's direct backup for Super Bowl LIX versus the Chiefs this Sunday.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Gainwell (concussion/knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact This marks Gainwell's first notable on-field work since he sustained a concussion in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 26. He remains subject to the protocol for head injuries in order to be available for Sunday's Super Bowl matchup with the Chiefs, but he at least has made some progress on that front.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Gainwell (concussion/knee) is listed as questionable for Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9 against the Chiefs.

Impact Gainwell hasn't been able to practice since sustaining a concussion on the opening kickoff of the second half of this past Sunday's NFC Championship Game versus the Commanders. On a positive note, he still has more than a week to make his way through the protocol for head injuries, but progress on that front will need to happen on the practice field next Wednesday through Friday.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Gainwell (concussion/knee) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report.

Impact Gainwell entered concussion protocol during the Eagles' NFC Championship Game victory over the Commanders this past Sunday. With another week of practice ahead of the Eagles before Super Bowl LIX against the Chiefs on Sunday, Feb. 9, Gainwell has additional time to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols. The 2021 fifth-round pick logged seven carries for 32 yards and caught all three of his targets for 26 yards across three playoff games.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as non-participant Gainwell (concussion/knee) did not participate in Wednesday's estimated practice.

Impact Gainwell was ruled out of Philadelphia's win over Washington in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday due to a concussion, and he's also currently dealing with a knee injury. The depth running back and return man will work to return to full health in time to contribute versus the Chiefs on Feb. 9, in Super Bowl LIX. For the time being, rookie Will Shipley will be in position to handle increased practice reps behind Saquon Barkley.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Forced out versus Philly Gainwell has been ruled out of Sunday's NFC Championship Game versus the Eagles due to a concussion.

Impact Gainwell logged three carries and two catches before exiting Sunday's game. The 25-year-old appeared to take a blow to the head/neck area while blocking on the opening kickoff of the second half. Whould the Eagles hold on to win versus the Commanders, then Gainwell will have two weeks to clear concussion protocol before the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 9. In his absence, rookie Will Shipley will have to step up as RB2 behind Saquon Barkley.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Kenneth Gainwell player props odds, tips and betting trends for the NFL Playoffs | Eagles vs. Rams There are numerous player prop bet markets on Kenneth Gainwell for the 3:00 PM ET game Sunday, which airs live on NBC. In the NFC Divisional...

JANUARY 19 • USATODAY.COM

Modest numbers in Week 18 Gainwell carried the ball 11 times for 14 yards and caught two of four targets for nine yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Giants.

Impact Getting the start in place of a resting Saquon Barkley, Gainwell led the Eagles in totes but got thoroughly outplayed by rookie Will Shipley, who turned 14 touches into 67 yards. Barkley will be back in his workhorse role when the Eagles host the Packers in the wild-card round next weekend, but Gainwell's experience in the offense should allow him to retain the No. 2 role in the backfield. The fourth-year RB wraps up the 2024 regular season with a modest 406 scrimmage yards and just one TD over 17 appearances.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Appears headed for Week 18 start Gainwell took reps with the first-team offense during pregame drills and appears in line to start Sunday's game against the Giants, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

Impact With the Eagles having locked up the NFC's No. 2 seed, normal lead back Saquon Barkley will be resting in the regular-season finale, leaving Gainwell and Will Shipley as the team's available backfield options after Philadelphia elected not to elevate Tyrion Davis-Price from the practice squad for the second week in a row. Though he has worked as Barkley's top backup all season, Gainwell probably won't be tasked with handling a three-down workload, as the Eagles presumably want Gainwell to escape Week 18 healthy so that he can reprise his usual change-of-pace role in the wild-card round. With that in mind, it wouldn't be surprising if Shipley ends up seeing the larger share of snaps, though both he and Gainwell could struggle to produce with their opportunities while playing behind an offensive line mostly consisting of reserve players.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Limited looks in blowout win Gainwell finished with three carries for four yards and one catch for five yards in Sunday's 41-7 blowout win over the Cowboys.

Impact While Gainwell has strictly been a backup running back this season, the Eagles' six win by 14 or more points this season have offered him the opportunity to rack up a meaningful amount of yardage in garbage time. That wasn't the case in Week 17, as starter Saquon Barkley carried the ball 31 times while Gainwell saw the same amount of carries as Tyrion Davis-Price, who was elevated from the practice squad to see his first game action of the year.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Minor role in loss to Commanders Gainwell rushed four times for seven yards and caught one pass for six yards in Sunday's 36-33 loss to the Commanders.

Impact The Eagles leaned on their ground game after Jalen Hurts exited early with a concussion, but that didn't mean more action for Gainwell. Saquon Barkley carried the ball a season-high 29 times, but Gainwell played just 13 offensive snaps, lower than his season average of 16.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Minor role in loss to Commanders Gainwell rushed four times for seven yards and caught one pass for six yards in Sunday's 36-33 loss to the Commanders.

Impact The Eagles leaned on their ground game after Jalen Hurts exited early with a concussion, but that didn't mean more action for Gainwell. Saquon Barkley carried the ball a season-high 29 times, but Gainwell played just 13 offensive snaps, lower than his season average of 16.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spadaro: Kenneth Gainwell is thriving as the Eagles' RB2 The fourth-year running back maximized his opportunities with some clutch plays in Sunday’s win over Pittsburgh.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Is The Eagles Running Back Room Best in the NFL? Backing up MVP candidate Saquon Barkley, Kenneth Gainwell stepped up when it mattered most, showcasing his versatility and clutch play in Ph...

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

60 total yards against Steelers Gainwell rushed seven times for 20 yards and caught three passes for 40 yards in Sunday's win over the Steelers.

Impact Saquon Barkley was banged up for part of the game, missing the entire second quarter before returning to action, which allowed Gainwell to see a season-high 31 offensive snaps. The result was Gainwell's second-highest yardage total of the season, though he failed to find the end zone with any of his 10 touches. He's scored just one touchdown all year.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE