Kenneth Gainwell
Running Back
Ht: 5' 9" Wt: 200 Age: 27 Exp: 0 years College: Memphis Drafted: 2021 R5 150
Avg FF PTS
13.96
Per Game
Cumulative FF PTS
223.3
Position Rank: 16th
Projected FF PTS
N/A
Week 22
Upside / Downside
-7
Week 22
Posted: 3/13/2026 11:23 pm GMT
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.
Huddle Up: Gainwell is unlikely to start with Bucky Irving on the roster, but he should have a good role in both the running and passing game. He is coming off a terrific 2025 season and can be a No. 3 running back in some fantasy leagues.
Posted: 3/09/2026 5:15 pm GMT
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.
Huddle Up: Gainwell will share playing time with Bucky Irving in 2026 and should have a role in the passing game. He will be a valuable option in fantasy leagues and can be a No. 3 or No. 4 running back for players.
Posted: 3/07/2026 12:17 am GMT
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.
Huddle Up: Although Bhayshul Tuten will likely have an opportunity to lead the backfield if Etienne signs elsewhere, it would make sense for the Jaguars to add a veteran back, especially one with the receiving skills of Gainwell.
Posted: 2/24/2026 8:03 pm GMT
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."
Huddle Up: Gainwell became a dynamic piece on the Pittsburgh offense in 2026 and accumulated 1,023 total yards and eight touchdowns. His coming back to the Steelers would mean he would likely fill the same role he had, which would make him an interesting flex option for the 2026 season.
Posted: 1/13/2026 3:59 am GMT
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.
Posted: 1/05/2026 6:10 am GMT
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.
Huddle Up: Gainwell was Aaron Rodgers' most popular target on Sunday night, and his work after the catch helped keep the offense moving. The team's decision to get Gainwell more involved on offense was critical to their improvement late in the year, and he should be heavily involved as a check-down target in an effort to blunt the Texans' pass rush. Gainwell would be a nice flex play during the Wild Card round for DFS players.
Posted: 12/28/2025 9:04 pm GMT
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.
Huddle Up: Gainwell couldn't shake loose on the ground (130 rush yards the last two weeks) but he posted 3+ receptions for the sixth time in the last seven games (36 receptions, three touchdowns). Gainwell has certainly made a name for himself in fantasy with his two-way potential this season and should be a low-end draft pick next season and a handcuff for Jaylen Warren.
Posted: 12/22/2025 3:48 am GMT
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.
Huddle Up: Gainwell has emerged as a huge part of the Pittsburgh offense, especially catching the ball out of the backfield. He has five or more receptions in three in a row, and five of the past six games. He is a strong low-end RB2 or flex fantasy option in PPR leagues right now, while he has slightly lesser fantasy appeal in standard formats.
Posted: 12/16/2025 5:07 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell had 13 carries for 80 yards against the Miami Dolphins in Week 15. Gainwell added seven receptions for 46 yards.
Huddle Up: With Jaylen Warren (illness) battling an illness, Gainwell stepped up, leading the team in carries, receptions, and total yards. The veteran has really come on over the last month-plus, developing into a true complement to Warren and one of Pittsburgh's most dynamic weapons. A lack of touchdowns hurts his overall appeal -- he has only scored in two of his last 10 games -- but he's doing enough to be a quality RB3/flex option that's even approaching RB2 territory.
Posted: 12/07/2025 10:31 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell carried four times for 15 yards but added six receptions on seven targets for 27 yards in Week 14 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Huddle Up: Gainwell has had two games this season where he's topped 100 scrimmage yards but this was not one of them. However, he did reach the 50-reception mark in this one. Because of his duel-threat potential, Gainwell is a good handcuff to have should Jaylen Warren not be able to go at anytime this last month of the season.
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