Buccaneers Signing RB Kenneth Gainwell

According to Jordan Schultz, the Buccaneers are signing RB Kenneth Gainwell to a two-year, $14 million deal. 

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That’s a strong contract for Gainwell, who will team up with Bucs RB Bucky Irving after a breakout season with the Steelers. 

Gainwell, 26, is a former fifth-round pick by the Eagles in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Memphis. He finished a four-year, $3.15 million rookie contract and was testing the open market for the first time in his career when he signed a one-year, $1.79 million deal for the 2025 season.

In 2025, Gainwell appeared in all 17 games for the Steelers and recorded 114 rushing attempts for 537 yards (4.7 YPC) and five touchdowns, to go along with 73 receptions for 486 yards (6.7 YPC) and three touchdowns. 

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