RB - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 5' 9"
- 200 lbs
- Age 27
- Memphis
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- #133
- Best / Worst
- #121 / #148
- ADP
- N/A
Availability
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.
Kenneth Gainwell rushed for 26 yards on seven carries in the Steelers 13-6 loss to the Browns. He caught 3-of-4 targets for 12 yards.
Fantasy Impact
Gainwell and the Steelers' offense struggled to get going all game against a solid Browns' defense. He continues to split time with Jaylen Warren, which should continue in a matchup with the Ravens in Week 18 to decide the winner of the AFC North.
Kenneth Gainwell ran for 50 yards on nine carries in the Steelers 29-24 win over the Lions. He also caught 5-of-7 targets for 78 yards and a touchdown.
Fantasy Impact
In a miraculous play to end the half, Gainwell made an incredible catch from Aaron Rodgers. He wound up being not touched, got up and ran into the end zone. Jaylen Warren led the way on the ground with a pair of 45-yard touchdown runs in the final quarter. It remains a committee between them in the Steelers backfield.
