Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell "Knows He Made A Mistake" After Viral Social Media Response, Nick Sirianni Says

A person messaged Gainwell on Instagram with an expletive following the play and for him to "hold on to the football."

Posted Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 11:11 am ET

October 31, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell went viral for the wrong reasons on Sunday against the Washington Commanders.

At halftime, the Eagles trailed the Commanders, 17-10, and Gainwell fumbled on Washington's 3-yard line midway through the second quarter on first-and-goal.

A person messaged Gainwell on Instagram with an expletive following the play and for him to "hold on to the football." Gainwell then replied to the person during halftime while the team was in the locker room.

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