Gainwell is poised to operate as the backup to Saquon Barkley, who slated to sign a three-year, $37.75 million contract with the Eagles, Eric Edholm of NFL.com reports.

Gainwell rushed 84 times for 364 yards and two touchdowns i n 16 regular-season games, adding 30 catches for 183 yards through the air.

Gainwell was the first running back to take reps in pregame warmups and appears set to start in Sunday's game against the Giants, Josh Tolentino of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Gainwell rushed twice for five yards, reeled in all four targets for 15 yards and completed his only pass for 17 yards during Sunday's 35-31 defeat to the Cardinals.

Gainwell rushed six times for 41 yards and caught three passes for 38 yards in Monday's win over the Giants.

Gainwell rushed six times for 21 yards in Monday's loss to the Seahawks.

Gainwell rushed four times for 28 yards in Sunday's 33-13 loss to the Cowboys.

Gainwell finished Sunday's 37-34 overtime win against the Bills with two carries for 26 yards and two catches for 10 yards.

Gainwell rushed once for one yard and caught his only target for four yards in Monday's 21-17 win over the Chiefs.

Gainwell rushed twice for a loss of two yards in Sunday's 38-31 win over the Commanders but added five catches for 30 yards.