PITTSBURGH — The Steelers are reinforcing their run sport with assist from throughout the Keystone State.
Former Philadelphia Eagles working again Kenneth Gainwell agreed to phrases on a one-year cope with the Steelers, league sources confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.
In Gainwell, the Steelers landed a working mate for Jaylen Warren, whom the group positioned a second-round tender on earlier this week. The Steelers wanted to interchange the backfield manufacturing misplaced when 2021 first-round decide Najee Harris hit free company and agreed to a one-year cope with the Los Angeles Chargers.
With Harris’ departure, Warren, who averaged 4.8 yards per carry in his first three seasons in Pittsburgh, figures to be the Steelers’ lead again. Gainwell’s addition provides the Steelers depth and a possible third-down possibility. The Steelers even have veteran working again/kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson below contract.
Gainwell, 25, had been a gradual a part of the Eagles’ working again rotation since being drafted within the fifth spherical out of Memphis in 2021.
He averaged 4.2 yards per carry and seven.1 yards per reception over 4 seasons whereas scoring 13 touchdowns (12 dashing). Coach Nick Sirianni typically entrusted him to be the again when the group shifted to its two- and four-minute offense.
Enjoying behind MVP finalist Saquon Barkley final season, Gainwell completed with 75 carries for 290 yards and a landing, with 12 of these carries leading to first downs.
Barkley has said on a number of events that he believes Gainwell is a starting-caliber again.
Gainwell has rushed for 1,185 yards and caught 102 passes for 721 yards in his NFL profession.
The information of Gainwell’s settlement was first reported by Fox Sports activities.
ESPN’s Tim McManus contributed to this report.
