Kenneth Gainwell Fantasy Football News

Kenneth Gainwell
RB
, Pittsburgh Steelers

Age: 26
Weight: 200 lbs
Height: 5' 9"
College: Memphis

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Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
47	290	1	16	116

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Eagles Sign RB Saquon Barkley to two-year extension

Adam Schefter

Mar 04 · 2:23 PM EST

Eagles are rewarding Saquon Barkley with a two-year, $41.2 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, per sources. The deal makes Barkley the NFL’s first $20 million+ per-year running back. Barkley also has the ability to earn an additional $15 million in incentives and escalators. The deal includes $36 million fully guaranteed at signing.

The Eagles are taking the rare step of extending Barkley one year into his three-year deal - and in the same league year in which they signed him to the initial contract.

Related Players: Kenneth Gainwell, Will Shipley

Fantasy Impact:

Barkley gets the bag after a fantastic season that saw him string together breakaway runs that led to an eventually Philly Super Bowl win. Though he's up against the proverbial "age curve", he showed no signs of slowing down in '24 and should remain a high-upside fantasy commodity in '25.

Eagles Beat: Look for team to use RB Will Shipley in passing game

Zach Berman on X

Jul 29, 2024 · 2:11 PM EDT

With Saquon Barkley out today at practice, beat reporter Zach Berman wrote it's clear the Eagles love Will Shipley's skill set in the passing game.

Related players: Kenneth Gainwell

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Berman went on to say the Eagles used Shipley a lot in the slot during the spring, and he was one of the top backs in this year's draft in terms of receiving ability. Despite having D'Andre Swift last season, the Eagles didn't use their RBs much in the passing game as they traditionally have over the last many years. However, that could change this year with new OC Kellen Moore.

RB Saquon Barkley brings an all new element to the Giants offense, per HC Nick Sirianni

Christian Gonzales

Mar 25, 2024 · 8:32 AM EDT

Speaking with NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero at the Annual League Meeting on Sunday, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni noted how excited he is about the addition.

""I'm really excited about Saquon and the things that he can do," Sirianni said. "You know he's such a dynamic football player. Both as a running back and also the things he can do as a pass catcher. He's going to bring an element to our offense and to our team. As much as we see him, all the highlights that we see on the tape -- from my understanding and all of our homework he's a good leader and teammate, as well. To be able to add that into our locker room, and not only the playmaking ability, but the person, is really important."

Related Players: Kenneth Gainwell, Tyrion Davis-Price

Fantasy Impact:

Barkley should fill the role(s) of not only D'Andre Swift, but also Boston Scott, as the team let both walk in free agency while signing the veteran. Barkley is more than capable at filling both spots on the lineup card, and could be eating into Gainwell's touches as well. As long as he's healthy, he's a locked-in RB1.

Eagles to sign RB Saquon Barkley to three-year deal

Adam Schefter

Mar 11, 2024 · 2:54 PM EDT

Former Giants RB Saquon Barkley reached agreement with the Philadelphia Eagles on a three-year, $37.75 million contract that could be worth up to $46.75M and includes $26M fully guaranteed at signing.

Related Players: Matt Breida, Kenneth Gainwell,

Fantasy Impact:

Barkley switches sides of the NFC East battle and lands in one of the best spots possible. His pure upside won't be quite as monstrous in Philly, as he competes for touches with legitimate options and will take a back seat to a number of "tush-pushes" but he still finds himself in a great offense. He's locked in as an RB1.