NFL transactions roundup: Steelers to sign RB Kenneth Gainwell

Field Level Media
12 Mar 2025, 21:40 GMT+10

(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)

Kenneth Gainwell is set to join the Pittsburgh Steelers in a reshaped backfield without Najee Harris and no defined answer at quarterback.

Gainwell agreed to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports Wednesday, and gives the Steelers some insurance behind restricted free agent Jaylen Warren. Warren was given a second-round tender offer by the Steelers this week and is projected to be Pittsburgh's starter in the absence of Harris. Harris, a 2021 first-round pick, agreed to a one-year deal with the Chargers in free agency.

Gainwell, who turns 26 on Friday, was a fifth-round pick in 2021 and averaged 4.2 yards per carry in four seasons with the Eagles. He's capable of being a third-down back and averaged 7.1 yards per catch with 102 receptions for 721 yards. He had a total of 1,906 yards and 13 touchdowns with Philadelphia.

Warren, 26, averaged 4.8 yards per carry with 127 receptions in his first three seasons. He was expected to start the 2024 season in a co-No. 1 role with Harris until a hamstring injury slowed him down.

--Defensive tackle Greg Gaines re-signed with the Buccaneers.

Gaines reportedly will receive $3.5 million for the 2025 season, his third with the team. A backup nose tackle, he played in 15 games (three starts) in 2024 and had 17 tackles with one sack.

Gaines, 28, is entering his seventh season after four years with the Los Angeles Rams. He has 163 tackles and 12.5 sacks in 91 career games (30 starts).

--Field Level Media

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Tennis Times.

More Information

null in null

Sports

Section

Premier League: James Maddison underscores "defining factor" behind Tottenham's struggle

London [UK], March 12 (ANI): Tottenham Hotspur star midfielder James Maddison outlined the factors behind the club's struggle in the...

Rory McIlroy: Pit best golfers head-to-head monthly 'if not more'

(Photo credit: Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Whether negotiations...

S Damar Hamlin returns to Bills with one-year extension

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Safety Damar Hamlin and the Buffalo Bills agreed to a one-year contract extension. ...

NFL transactions roundup: Steelers to sign RB Kenneth Gainwell

(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images) Kenneth Gainwell is set to join the Pittsburgh Steelers in a reshaped backfield without...

Reports: Chiefs clear $49.4M with Mahomes, Jones restructures

(Photo credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images) In a race to become compliant with the 2025 salary cap before 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, the...

"Being called the female version of Andre Russell is a huge compliment": West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry

By Diptayan Hazra Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 12 (ANI): West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry has made waves in the...

Lifestyle

Section