Kenneth Gainwell faces trade speculation amid limited usage by Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kenneth Gainwell is facing limited usage in Zac Robinson’s offense, leading to trade speculation. Despite signing a two-year, $14 million contract in the offseason, Gainwell has played only 42 percent of offensive snaps and recorded 16 touches during the team's 0-3 start to the season.

Analysts have suggested Gainwell could be a strong trade candidate for teams like the Minnesota Vikings or Miami Dolphins. One proposed model suggests a trade could net the Buccaneers a 2027 sixth-round pick. Gainwell, who previously recorded over 1,000 scrimmage yards with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has expressed a desire for more opportunities to prove his value on the field.