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Whether or not the Steelers are souring on Aaaron Rodgers, they are likely to make a notable skill-position addition to play behind Rodgers (or Mason Rudolph, Kirk Cousins or a to-be-determined rookie).

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 1

Pittsburgh Steelers sneakiest 2025 NFL free agency signing

The Pittsburgh Steelers have traditionally built their roster through the draft and strategic trades rather than flashy free-agent acquisitions. However, in the 2025 offseason, they took a bold approach.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / March 26

Steelers rule out free-agent move before 2025 NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers are now two weeks into free agency, but there are still some fairly large holes throughout the roster.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / March 24

Ex-Eagles Fan-Favorite Has High Expectations After Leaving

The Philadelphia Eagles have lost a handful of players this offseason, including running back Kenneth Gainwell. Most of the chatter has been about guys like Josh Sweat or Milton Williams, but Gainwell is another guy who is going to be elsewhere in 2025.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / March 15

Eagles Newest Playmaker Shares Perfect Update

The Philadelphia Eagles lost running back Kenneth Gainwell in free agency and responded by signing former Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon. Dillon is a very intriguing guy to now have in the organization.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 13

Steelers' New Running Back Kenneth Gainwell Admits It Wasn't Easy Joining Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a major shift in their backfield this offseason, allowing former first-round pick Najee Harris to walk in free agency. Harris signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, ending his tenure in Pittsburgh and leaving the Steelers to rework their running back depth.

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 / A to Z Sports / March 12

Eagles make up for losing Kenneth Gainwell by signing former Packers RB in NFL free agency

The Philadelphia Eagles have made their first NFL free agency signing. According to NBC Sports' Dave Zangaro, the Eagles are signing former Green Bay Packers running back A.J.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 12

Steelers will try to fill RB vacancy with Super Bowl-winning rusher

Replacing Najee Harris is not going to be easy for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they knew that was going to be the case when they let him walk out the door as a free agent.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / March 12

Steelers 'inching towards' a unpopular first-round decision

Steelers are 'inching towards' a highly unpopular first-round decision

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a frustrating offseason for many fans.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 12

Steelers Adding Kenneth Gainwell Seems Like A Minor Move But He 'Killed' Pittsburgh In Their Last Meeting

When the Pittsburgh Steelers decided to decline running back Najee Harris' fifth-year option, it was met with mixed reviews. Fans of the former Alabama stand-out believed that his durability and ball security were enough to outweigh his lower yards per carry statistics.

NFL News / Field Level Media / March 12

NFL transactions roundup: Steelers to sign RB Kenneth Gainwell

Kenneth Gainwell is set to join the Pittsburgh Steelers in a reshaped backfield without Najee Harris and no defined answer at quarterback. Gainwell agreed to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports Wednesday, and gives the Steelers some insurance behind restricted free agent Jaylen Warren.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / March 12

Eagles Fan-Favorite Looking To Return To Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Eagles have lost some key pieces since the National Football League's legal tampering period opened up on Monday. Of the guys who reportedly are leaving, a few are Milton Williams, Josh Sweat, and Kenneth Gainwell among others.

NFL News / ESPN / March 12

Sources: Steelers add Gainwell after Harris' exit

Former Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Steelers, league sources confirmed to ESPN.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Total Apex Sports / March 12

Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Running Back to 1-Year Deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Kenneth Gainwell to a one-year deal, taking him away from the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, but keeping him in the state of Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / March 12

Steelers to add reigning Super Bowl champion to their backfield amidst overhaul of the running back room in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers need a lot of things right now. A QB, some DL help, and another CB to name a few. A third-down running back? Not so much, but that is exactly what the Steelers decided do with their second offseason signing...

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 11

Steelers Replace Najee Harris With Super Bowl Champion Running Back

The Pittsburgh Steelers moved on from running back Najee Harris after the 2024 season, tendering Jaylen Warren but leaving many fans wondering how they would bolster the position.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / March 11

Steelers Sign Former Eagles RB

The Pittsburgh Steelers are bolstering their running back room after losing Najee Harris to the Los Angeles Chargers. According to FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz, Kenneth Gainwell is departing the Philadelphia Eagles in favor of a one-year deal with the Steelers.

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 / Yardbarker / February 21

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These lesser-known players were critical to the team’s success last season.

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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

Eagles RB says divide between front office, locker room led to team's collapse

There’s likely not one singular reason as to why the Philadelphia Eagles lost six of their last seven games last season, but one player felt he could pinpoint one specific issue.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / May 7

Kenny Gainwell gets brutally honest about Eagles' historic 2023 collapse

The Philadelphia Eagles had the worst collapse in NFL history last fall. They started the season 10-1 before losing five of their final six matchups. They managed to make it to the first round of the playoffs.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / November 3, 2023

Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell explains recent halftime 'mistake'

The 24-year-old now seems to realize that no good can come from giving internet trolls attention, particularly when he and his teammates are halfway through a grueling divisional contest.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / April 19, 2023