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Steelers Star Leaves Victory Celebration in Ireland, Flies Home on Rooney’s Private Jet to See Ailing Grandfather

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Dublin, Ireland – September 29, 2025 The Pittsburgh Steelers earned a dramatic 24-21 win over the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park, improving to 3-1. But for one star, the night’s joy quickly shifted into a deeply personal and emotional struggle. 

Running back Kenneth Gainwell rushed for two touchdowns, powering Pittsburgh’s offense with a physical performance. His short-yardage scores came in the first and third quarters, providing 12 crucial points and 126 total yards on the ground. The victory celebration in Dublin was short-lived for Gainwell. After the game, he learned his grandfather had been rushed to the hospital with a heart attack just before kickoff. The family had kept the news from him. 

Gainwell admitted the revelation hit hard. “I didn’t know my grandfather was rushed to the hospital with a heart attack before the game. I scored two touchdowns and celebrated with joy, but now it feels so different,” he said. “Those scores are for him, and I just pray he survives this fight,” Gainwell added, his voice filled with emotion. His words struck a chord across the locker room and beyond, resonating with Steelers fans worldwide. 

Recognizing the gravity of the situation, team owner Art Rooney II arranged for Gainwell to board a private plane back to the United States immediately after the game to be with his family. While teammates continued celebrating the franchise’s first-ever regular season win on Irish soil, Gainwell quietly departed Croke Park. His absence from postgame festivities underscored the human side of professional football. 

For Pittsburgh, the win solidified their place atop the AFC North. For Gainwell, it became a reminder that football and family intertwine, and sometimes the biggest battles take place far beyond the field.

Chiefs Linked To Saints Super Star With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade, Per Source
Kansas City, MO — According to a circulating on X (Twitter), the Kansas City Chiefs have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Chiefs look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set tailor-made for Andy Reid’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Kansas City intriguing two-back looks alongside Isiah Pacheco on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Red and Gold really excites me.” Source: @nflrums X As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Chiefs or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Kansas City whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Chiefs Kingdom perk up.