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Kenneth Gainwell could be the perfect backup for Christian McCaffrey

(Syndication: Memphis) Kenneth Gainwell

Could NFL Draft prospect Kenneth Gainwell become the perfect backup to Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey?

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that the Carolina Panthers need a contingency plan at running back after what transpired with Christian McCaffrey in 2020. The All-Pro hadn’t missed a single game during his first three years in the league. But no sooner had the former first-round pick signed a four-year, $64 million deal that included a $21 million signing bonus and $38 million guaranteed, he managed just three games last season thanks to shoulder, ankle, and quad problems.