# Bengals Target Veteran RB and Talented LB

> Bengals could trade for veteran RB Kenneth Gainwell and LB K'Lavon Chaisson.
- Title: Bengals Target Veteran RB and Talented LB | Shortify
- Summary: Bengals could trade for veteran RB Kenneth Gainwell and LB K'Lavon Chaisson. Bengals may trade for Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Kenneth Gainwell and Washington…
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- Source: Cincinnati Bengals On SI — https://si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi/bengals-trade-deadline-targets-could-include-veteran-rb-talented-lb-01m64e1kzdxr
- Published: 2026-11-04T15:11:31+00:00
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- Topics: cincinnati bengals, tampa bay buccaneers, k'lavon chaisson, keneth gainwell, running back, linebacker, nfl, sports
## Bengals Need Roster Upgrades
The Cincinnati Bengals need to make some upgrades to their roster if they want to emerge as one of the best teams in the league.
## Targeting Veteran RB
Daniel Popper of The Athletic recently listed the Bengals as one of the best fits in a deal for Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran running back Kenneth Gainwell.
## Gainwell's Contract Details
Gainwell left the Steelers in free agency to sign a two-year, $14 million deal with the Bucs. He has $3 million in guaranteed salary in 2027.
## Gainwell's Value
An acquiring team would be committing some money next season. The Bucs would not take on any dead money in 2027 if they traded Gainwell.
## Gainwell's Performance
Gainwell was tremendous for the Pittsburgh Steelers last season but hasn't been given the same opportunities in Tampa Bay.
## Bengals Running Back Room
He would be a huge addition to a Bengals running back room that features Chase Brown without a clear No. 2 running back.
## Chaisson's Contract
Chaisson signed a one-year, $11 million deal with the Commanders in free agency.
## Chaisson's Stats
Through six weeks, he was tied for the team lead with 17 pressures. He set a career high with 74 pressures last season for the Patriots.
## Chaisson's Role
Chaisson is a capable pass rusher but always a liability against the run. He is an option for a team looking for situational pass-rush juice.
## Bengals' Edge Rusher Needs
The Bengals have seen production from edge rushers like Cashius Howell and Boye Mafe. Shemar Stewart was recently a healthy scratch.
## Key takeaway

Bengals may trade for Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Kenneth Gainwell and Washington Commanders LB K'Lavon Chaisson to strengthen their roster.