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Steelers running back data quietly puts Kaleb Johnson on thin ice Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson has a serious uphill battle to remain relevant after what historical trends have just reveale...

12 HOURS AGO • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Latest Steelers trade buzz makes too much sense to ignore The Pittsburgh Steelers might not have room for Kaleb Johnson, and this trade idea deserves some serious attention.

1 DAY AGO • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Set to work behind top RB duo As the coming season approaches, Johnson is set to compete for depth slotting in a Pittsburgh backfield led by Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle, Brian Batko of the Steelers' official...

Impact Johnson, who the Steelers took in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, recorded just 28 carries for 69 yards and one catch for nine yards in 10 regular-season games as a rookie. With Warren and Dowdle clearly atop the team's RB depth chart in 2026, Johnson doesn't have a clear path to steady carries in his second year as a pro. Also in the backfield mix are Travis Homer, Lew Nichols and rookie seventh-rounder Eli Heidenreich, but in any case Johnson will be off the fantasy lineup radar as long as Warren and Dowdle are available.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Steelers' draft pick facing a crucial year is saying all the right things The Pittsburgh Steelers got little to nothing from 2025 third-round pick Kaleb Johnson as a rookie, but he isn't letting that discourage him...

JUNE 9 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Kaleb Johnson is on the chopping block after just 1 season with Steelers | Sporting News The Pittsburgh Steelers have a realistic chance of cutting ties with a 2025 third-round pick who failed to gain any traction in Year 1.

MAY 31 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers' Kaleb Johnson gets funniest assessment at OTAs before 2nd season | Sporting News The former Iowa star still has to prove himself.

MAY 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kaleb Johnson's Steelers career is riding on one unexpected rookie The Pittsburgh Steelers may have missed on Kaleb Johnson last year, but his chances of making the roster may now hinge on someone else.

MAY 28 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers' Kaleb Johnson Has Huge Opportunity in OTAs A standout during Week 1 of OTAs, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson can't afford to let his newfound momentum go by the wayside...

MAY 28 • SI.COM

Pittsburgh's wait to host the NFL draft is over. That's the only certainly for the Steelers

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APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Steelers' Kaleb Johnson wears shirt that perfectly encapsulates 2026 outlook | Sporting News Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson wore a shirt to the start of the offseason program that was absolutely perfect for his curren...

APRIL 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2026 NFL Free Agency: The 10 Best Under-the-Radar Deals So Far This Offseason

Super Bowl champion Coby Bryant joining the Bears and RB Rico Dowdle headed to Pittsburgh highlight 10 under-the-radar signings in free agen...

MARCH 27 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Free Agency: The 10 Best Under-the-Radar Deals So Far This Offseason

Steelers just got new reason to move on from disappointing draft pick The latest Pittsburgh Steelers roster move is yet another reason why Omar Khan should trade disappointing running back Kaleb Johnson.

MARCH 24 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers' expert floats Falcons as potential landing spot for struggling draft bust The Atlanta Falcons have a hole at RB2 behind Tyler Allgeier, and if the Steelers are willing to trade Kaleb Johnson, he'd be a good get at...

MARCH 11 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Steelers' ideal Kaleb Johnson mock trade is too good to pass up The Pittsburgh Steelers should pull the trigger on this intriguing Kaleb Johnson mock trade with the Atlanta Falcons.

MARCH 10 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers signing says everything you need to know about Kaleb Johnson | Sporting News Actions speak louder than words.

MARCH 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

"Mike Tomlin held this team back" "They despise Kaleb Johnson": NFL fans react as Steelers sign Rico Dowdle in free agenccy Rico Dowdle will be taking his talents elsewhere in 2026. On Monday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers are finalizing a deal with the running back.

MARCH 10 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Kenneth Gainwell update from Steelers is troubling news for Kaleb Johnson | Sporting News Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan made it quite clear the team wants Kenneth Gainwell back, and that's bad news for Kaleb Johnso...

FEBRUARY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers and Texans nearly at full strength for wild-card showdown

The Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers are both in good shape heading into their wild-card showdown

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Disappointing workload as rookie Johnson recorded 28 carries for 69 yards while securing one of two targets for nine yards over 10 appearances during the 2025 regular season.

Impact Although Johnson was a third-round pick by the Steelers in the 2025 NFL Draft, playing time was hard to come by during his rookie year, as he played double-digit offensive snaps in just one game. He was also a healthy scratch for the final three weeks of the regular season. Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell served as the Steelers' clear top running backs throughout the year. Johnson could have a chance to compete for more work in 2026 if Gainwell -- who is slated to become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason -- heads elsewhere. Even if Gainwell plays for another team next year, Johnson could face an uphill battle for playing time as long as Warren remains in Pittsburgh.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. Watt and Lamar Jackson are active as the Steelers and Ravens face off for the AFC North title

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Remains inactive in Week 18 Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the Ravens.

Impact Johnson will be a healthy scratch for the third straight week to end the regular season. The Steelers will operate with Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell as their two options in the backfield versus Baltimore.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch again Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Johnson finds himself a healthy scratch yet again. The Steelers have elected to ride with just two active running backs yet again, relying on Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell. It seems that Johnson has been fully phased out, and it is likely he will remain a game-day scratch for the rest of the season.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Week 16 Johnson (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's clash against the Lions.

Impact Johnson has been getting very little work on offense with just eight snaps over his past three games. He'll be entirely out of the picture Sunday, representing his fifth missed contest this season. Pittsburgh has just two running backs -- Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell -- active against Detroit.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees limited involvement once again Johnson rushed twice for four yards during Monday's 28-15 win over the Dolphins.

Impact Although Jaylen Warren was questionable for Monday's matchup due to an illness, he was able to suit up, and Johnson saw a minimal workload once again. He was on the field for just two offensive snaps and was limited to two carries for a third consecutive week. Kenneth Gainwell has been the primary beneficiary when Warren has been limited this year, and that's unlikely to change over the final few weeks of the regular season.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another minimal workload in Week 14 Johnson rushed twice for four yards during Sunday's 27-22 win over the Ravens.

Impact The Steelers' running game failed to make much of an impact in Week 14, as Kenneth Gainwell led the team with four carries for 15 yards and a touchdown, while Jaylen Warren was inefficient by rushing eight times for 13 yards. However, those two backs saw nearly an even split of playing time, with Warren playing 50 percent of the offensive snaps and Gainwell playing 48 percent. Johnson was once again the clear No. 3 back, as he was on the field for just three offensive snaps against Baltimore. Johnson has been limited to single-digit snaps in each of his last five appearances, and he's rushed 12 times for 29 yards while securing his lone target for nine yards during that time.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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