
Gainwell's Steelers Future Uncertain
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Pittsburgh Steelers Kenneth Gainwell had a record-breaking 2025 season, becoming the teams MVP and potentially the first to leave in free agency since Neil ODonnell in 1996. With 1,656 all-purpose yards, Gainwells impressive debut has sparked speculation about his future. Market experts value him at a two-year, $5.9 million deal, making him an attractive option for other teams. As free agency approaches, the Steelers must decide whether to retain their top performer or risk losing him to another team.
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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Gainwell's Steelers Future Uncertain. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
You're listening to NFL News Today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell made team history as the most valuable player in 2025. If he hits free agency and leaves right away, he would be the first Steelers MVP to do that since quarterback Neil O'Donnell jumped to the New York. Jets back in 1996. Gainwell impressed everyone in his debut season with the team. He racked up 1,656 all-purpose yards, good enough for six place in the AFC. Fans and analysts took notice of his breakout year. That kind of production from a new guy spars talk about his future and what it means for the Steelers backfield. Market experts at SpotRack as value around a two-year deal worth $5.9 million. That could tempt other teams looking for a versatile runner. As free agency looms, the Steelers face a rare choice with their top performer. Keeping him my
cost more, but losing him would echo that long ago exit. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. That's a well eye solely pillow dot com.
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