Prior to Pittsburgh, Gainwell spent the first four seasons of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles, appearing in two Super Bowls and becoming a champion in the 2024 season. During the 2022 postseason, Gainwell led the Eagles with 181 rushing yards while averaging 5.5 yards per carry. As a rookie in 2021, he tied the franchise rookie record with five rushing touchdowns. Since 2021, Gainwell has been the only running back to play at least 16 regular-season games every year.
Gainwell joins Bucky Irving in the running back room, ready to make an impact for the Buccaneers.