Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker appears to be in line to be the No. 3 back behind RBs Bucky Irving (shoulder) and newcomer Kenneth Gainwell. "Right now, Bucky is on track to be ready to go. I think the combination of Kenny and Bucky are very similar as far as the skill set. Weight, size, all that," running backs coach Skip Peete said. "They're both capable of running the ball and running routes, catching and all that. They're not very large people, but they're willing pass protectors. Sean has continued to improve. He flashes sometimes, and he does a good job, and I think he will continue to get better."

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Zac Robinson told the media that RB Bucky Irving and RB Kenneth Gainwell, "can kind of match each other in certain ways with what they can do in the pass game."

Free-agent RB Kenneth Gainwell (Steelers) officially signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, March 12, worth a reported $14 million.

Impending free-agent RB Kenneth Gainwell (Steelers) agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, March 9, worth $14 million, according to a source.

Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent RB Kenneth Gainwell could be a target for the Jacksonville Jaguars if the team does not re-sign impending free-agent RB Travis Etienne, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com.

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan has spoken with RB Kenneth Gainwell and told the media at the NFL Scouting Combine, "he knows we want him back."

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers connected on 17 of his 33 passing attempts for 146 yards, zero touchdowns, and an interception in a loss to the Houston Texans on Wild Card Weekend. Rodgers was sacked four times and fumbled twice, losing one. RB Jaylen Warren had 12 carries for 43 yards; he added a four-yard reception. RB Kenneth Gainwell picked up 20 yards on six carries, and he also caught four passes for 26 yards. WR DK Metcalf had two receptions for 42 yards; he was targeted five times. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling logged 26 yards on three receptions. WR Adam Thielen posted two receptions for 25 yards. WR Calvin Austin was held to three catches and eight yards. TE Pat Freiermuth had an 18-yard reception for his lone catch, while TE Jonnu Smith turned two receptions into minus-one yard. LB Patrick Queen led the club with 10 tackles, including seven solo. CB Brandin Echols was credited with three stops and had an interception in the loss.

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell had five carries, 10 yards, and a touchdown during the team's Week 18 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Gainwell added eight receptions (on nine targets) for a team-high 64 yards.

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell carried seven times for 26 yards in a Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He caught three of four targets for 12 yards.

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell rushed nine times for 50 yards in Week 16 against the Detroit Lions, while adding five receptions for a game-high 78 yards and a touchdown on seven targets.