Overview
- GM Omar Khan said in Indianapolis that he has spoken with Kenneth Gainwell’s agent and that the running back “knows we want him back.”
- Gainwell earned Steelers MVP in 2025 after posting 73 receptions for 486 yards and three receiving touchdowns, plus 537 rushing yards and five scores.
- He played last season on a one‑year, $1.79 million deal and is now a pending free agent, with Spotrac’s estimate placing his market near $3 million per year.
- No agreement has been announced, and the decision is expected to crystallize as negotiations unfold ahead of the March 9 legal tampering window.
- Analysts note re‑signing Gainwell would squeeze opportunities for 2025 third‑rounder Kaleb Johnson alongside Jaylen Warren, while a departure could push Pittsburgh to add help via free agency or the draft, with Washington’s Jonah Coleman named as a potential target.