PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenneth Gainwell wants the ball more. Why wouldn’t he?

All the Pittsburgh Steelers running back did last weekend in a 24-21 victory over Minnesota in Dublin was run for a career-high 99 yards and score a pair of touchdowns after starter Jaylen Warren was scratched with a knee injury.

Asked if he would like more touches, Gainwell nodded.

“Most definitely,” said the fifth-year pro, who spent four seasons with Philadelphia before signing with the Steelers in March. “But at the same time, it’s team before self, and we just got to continue to grow.”

Pittsburgh’s offseason included uncharacteristic splurges designed to give the roster more depth all over the field. As a result, the Steelers are asking players to keep their egos in check, something that’s been an issue

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