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Gainwell Signs Big Deal with Buccaneers

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Breakout running back Kenneth Gainwell, who shone with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has signed a two-year, $14 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gainwell, a fifth-round pick in 2021, posted career-best stats last season, including five TDs and 537 rushing yards. Despite the loss, the Steelers have options, including rookie Kaleb Johnson. In Tampa, Gainwell joins a crowded backfield and faces questions about Mike Evans future. With over 1,700 rushing yards and 17 TDs in his career, Gainwell is poised for another big season.

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Gainwell Signs Big Deal with Buccaneers

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Gainwell Signs Big Deal with Buccaneers. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's March 9th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. Running back Kenneth Gainwell is on the move after a breakout year with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He just signed a two-year deal worth $14 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency. Gainwell turned heads last season as the number two back behind Jalen Warren. He posted career best with 114 carries for 537 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns all on a one-year packed worth. $1.79 million. Pittsburgh fans might feel the sting, but the team has options. They can lean more on rookie Caleb Johnson next year after his limited rookie snaps. Gainwell, a fifth-round pick out of Memphis by the Eagles back in 2021, brings plenty of experience including a Super Bowl win. Over in Tampa, Gainwell joins a crowded backfield with Bucky Irving and could see solid touches right away. Meanwhile, the Bucks face questions about whether star receiver Mike Evans sticks around

after testing for the agency. Heading into a six NFL season at age 27, Gainwell has racked up over 1,700 rushing yards and 17 scores in. Regular season action plus playoff production. This move sets him up for another big step forward. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage, do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.

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