Kenneth Gainwell: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Sporting News / October 16

Is Kenneth Gainwell playing tonight? Why Steelers RB is off to slow start vs. Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell is off to a lackluster start in the Week 7 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Here's more information on what's going on with Gainwell.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 10

Steelers' Calvin Austin III Warns The NFL World About Kenneth Gainwell: 'He Was Mad'

The Pittsburgh Steelers struggled in two big areas during the start of the 2025 season. The defense was not playing well at all and it had been a disappointment, while the running game was also struggling.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 9

Steelers Noncommittal About RB Split

PITTSBURGH — Moving forward, don’t expect to have any clarity on the running back situation for the Pittsburgh Steelers. As the organization makes their final preparations for their Week 6 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, a looming question is how will the backfield snaps split between Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 5

Steelers RB Decision Isn't Complicated

The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't have Jaylen Warren against the Minnesota Vikings and it turned out to be their best rushing performance of the season. Kenneth Gainwell took over and finished with 99 yards and two touchdowns with an average rush per attempt of 5.2, easily eclipsing the best mark by the team all season.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / September 29

Watch: Steelers’ Gainwell rushes for 2 TDs against Vikings

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 28

Steelers’ Kenneth Gainwell makes Mike Tyson joke after bloody ear moment

The Pittsburgh Steelers were undaunted about facing a Minnesota Vikings defense that scored two touchdowns of its own in a blowout victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3.

NFL News / Inside the Iggles / September 28

Kenneth Gainwell needed 1 start with Steelers to show Eagles what they never saw

When Kenneth Gainwell played for the Philadelphia Eagles for the last four years, he was always known as a backup, reliable short-yardage runner. The Eagles selected Gainwell in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft and already had family connections with Philly as he is the cousin of former star defensive tackle Fletcher Cox.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Last Word On Sports / September 27

Fantasy Football: What to Expect From Kaleb Johnson, Kenneth Gainwell If Jaylen Warren Can’t Play

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren has been one of the biggest values in fantasy football over the first three weeks of the season, but a knee injury could sideline him for Week 4.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 12

Steelers' Kenneth Gainwell Will Absolutely Be Effective Again Against Seahawks: 'Try To Make This Thing Explode'

Aaron Rodgers and the rest of the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense put on an extremely promising showing in Week 1's matchup against the New York Jets. Rodgers threw for a total of 244 yards and four touchdowns against his former team as the veteran quarterback sent a message to the entire league with his MVP caliber performance on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 11

'I'm A Weapon': Steelers' Kenneth Gainwell Gives Confident Remark After Making Big Plays In Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers started the 2025 season off with a win in Week 1 after taking down the New York Jets, but Pittsburgh did not win the game in the way most fans expected.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Sporting News / September 10

Mike Tomlin explains Kenneth Gainwell's usage in Steelers' Week 1 win over Jets

Pittsburgh Steelers fans were surprised to see Kenneth Gainwell getting as much run as he did in Week 1. Head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the situation on Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Sporting News / September 9

Will Steelers use Kenneth Gainwell this much again? What it means for Kaleb Johnson, Jaylen Warren

This is still all a bit confusing.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 8

Steelers Fans Get Clarity On Strange Strategy That Was Used In Win Over Jets

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to begin the 2025 NFL season with a victory as the team took down the New York Jets for its first win of the new year.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Sporting News / September 8

Steelers surprised everyone with roles of Kenneth Gainwell, Ben Skowronek in Week 1

Pittsburgh mixed it up beyond anyone's imagination.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 23

Steelers' Kenneth Gainwell Sends A New Eye-Opening Cryptic Message

The Pittsburgh Steelers have reshaped their running back room for the 2025 NFL season. With Najee Harris leaving in free agency and Cordarrelle Patterson released, Jaylen Warren is the lone returning back from 2024.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / July 13

Steelers Have Sleeper Super Bowl Weapon

The running back room is an exciting place for the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the departure of Najee Harris and the addition of several exciting newcomers, there’s plenty of optimism to partake in.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Kenneth Gainwell Previews Role With Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers recreated their running back room after the departure of Najee Harris this offseason, using three different means of player acquisition.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 13

Steelers RB gets honest about not having a starting QB

Steelers' Kenneth Gainwell gets honest about not having a starting QB in Pittsburgh

One of the most puzzling aspects of the Steelers’ offseason moves is that they’ve made key acquisitions without clarity on who their starting quarterback will be.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 11

Longtime former Eagles RB to join in-state rival Steelers

The four-year Eagles contributor is set to relocate but without leaving Pennsylvania.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27

Video shows play where Kenneth Gainwell suffered concussion

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell was knocked out of the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., on Sunday due to a concussion.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / May 9, 2024

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / November 3, 2023

Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell explains recent halftime 'mistake'

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