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Kenneth Gainwell Named Steelers 2025 Team MVP by Teammates

A one-year bargain signing, he delivered a three-phase breakout that led the team in receptions.

Overview

  • He set career highs with 109 carries for 527 rushing yards, 65 catches for 422 receiving yards and seven total touchdowns.
  • He added significant special-teams value with 25 kickoff returns for 601 yards, underscoring his all-around impact.
  • He is the first Steelers running back to win the award since Le'Veon Bell in 2016 and the first offensive player since JuJu Smith-Schuster in 2018, after T.J. Watt claimed five of the previous six.
  • Entering Week 18, he needs 51 scrimmage yards to reach 1,000 for the season as Pittsburgh prepares for a division-deciding game against the Ravens on Sunday night.
  • He joined on a one-year, $1.79 million deal and drew strong praise from Aaron Rodgers for his receiving savvy, prompting talk that his next contract will be a priority discussion.