Kenny Gainwell

Kenny Gainwell is not practicing on Friday due to personal reasons.

Fantasy Impact

It is an excused absence for Gainwell, who is expected to be back on Sunday. He is competing for a complimentary role alongside Bucky Irving.

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles referred to Kenneth Gainwell as the team’s 1B running back.

Fantasy Impact

The hype on Gainwell has continued since early in the Bucs offseason program. He was also only more noticeable early on with Bucky Irving recovering from an offseason procedure. This will remain a situation to monitor heading into training camp.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers worth $14 million.

Fantasy Impact

With Rachaad White's time in Tampa, Fla., likely over, the Buccaneers added another pass-catching back to play behind Bucky Irving. Gainwell had career-high marks in nearly every stat last season, with 1,023 yards and eight touchdowns from scrimmage. He should serve as a strong complement to the Buccaneers' offense.

The Steelers have expressed interest in bringing back RB Kenneth Gainwell.

Fantasy Impact

Gainwell broke out in his first year in Pittsburgh with a role as both a rusher and receiver. It is likely going to remain a committee in the Steelers backfield heading into next season.

Kenneth Gainwell carried the ball five times for 10 yards and a touchdown while catching eight of his nine targets for 64 yards in a 26-24 win over the Ravens in Week 18.

Fantasy Impact

Gainwell was the Steelers' leading receiver in the key win, which gave Pittsburgh the AFC North crown and a spot in the playoffs. Gainwell will look to keep it going next week when the Steelers host the Texans in the Wild-Card round.