Buccaneers running back Kenneth Gainwell limited in practice with hip injury
The gist
Buccaneers running back Kenneth Gainwell was limited in Wednesday's practice with a hip injury after a career-high 140-yard game.
Tampa Bay plans a 1A/1B backfield split with Bucky Irving ahead of a key game at Chicago.
How it unfolded
- Jan 12, 2025Gainwell, then an Eagles running back, rushed the ball against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card Round in Philadelphia.
- Jan 13, 2026Gainwell was voted Steelers 2025 MVP.
- Jul 7, 2026The Buccaneers previewed Gainwell's role after he signed in free agency; in 2025 with Pittsburgh he posted career highs in rush attempts (114), rushing yards (537), receptions (73), receiving yards (486) and receiving touchdowns (three).
Key terms
- running back
- An offensive backfield player in gridiron football who primarily receives handoffs to rush the ball, catches passes, and blocks.
- free agency
- A professional athlete who is not under contract with any team and is free to sign with another.
- flex option
- A game where participants manage virtual football teams and earn points based on real players' performances.
Source: Wikipedia