{
  "id": 1758869,
  "title": "Baker Mayfield 'Completely Overwhelmed' by New Buccaneers Teammate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/baker-mayfield-completely-overwhelmed-by-new-buccaneers-teammate",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:24:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/baker-mayfield-completely-overwhelmed-by-new-buccaneers-teammate-12338069"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield expressed his amazement at the skills of his new teammate, running back Kenneth Gainwell. The Bucs have signed Gainwell to a one-year contract worth $14 million to bolster their backfield. During training camp, Mayfield was astounded by Gainwell's talents, stating, \"I've just been completely overwhelmed with how talented he is.\" The quarterback praised Gainwell's versatility, noting that the player was also a talented receiver during his college days. He mentioned Gainwell's exceptional running skills, which he described as \"true to his tracks\" and his \"excellent blocking reads.\" Mayfield described Gainwell as a \"veteran presence\" in the locker room who leads by example. Before joining Tampa Bay, Gainwell had an impressive four-season NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he was part of the Super Bowl LIX-winning team. He then joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he was a significant contributor in their 537 rushing yards and five touchdowns season. Gainwell also had 486 receiving yards and scored three touchdowns as a tight end for the Steelers. With the Buccaneers, Gainwell will join Bucky Irving as the backup back, aiming to improve the team's performance after their 8-9 record last season. Gainwell did not play in the preseason game last season, but head coach Todd Bowles indicated that Mayfield might participate in the upcoming preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22.",
  "summary": "Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield gave his honest assessment of teammate Kenneth Gainwell from practice.",
  "key_points": [
    "Baker Mayfield overwhelmed by Kenneth Gainwell's skills",
    "Gainwell signed for $14M one-year contract",
    "Gainwell had 4-season NFL career with Super Bowl ring"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}