Green Bay Packers acquire RB Kaleb Johnson from Steelers

Green Bay Packers acquire RB Kaleb Johnson from Steelers The Green Bay Packers have agreed to a trade that brings running back Kaleb Johnson to Green Bay from the Pittsburgh Steelers. The move was reported on Sunday by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero, though the specific terms of the deal have not been made public. Johnson acknowledged the transaction on social media, posting, “Appreciate it Steelers Nation. Let’s bash it Packers.” At 23 years old, Johnson was a third‑round pick by Pittsburgh in the 2025 NFL Draft after a standout collegiate career at Iowa. During his rookie season with the Steelers, he saw limited action. He entered training camp competing for a spot in a crowded running back room that later added veterans Rico Dowdle and Travis Homer behind Jaylen Warren. Consequently, Johnson appeared in only 10 games, carrying the ball 28 times for 69 yards (2.5 yards per attempt) and adding one reception for nine yards. He also returned eight kickoffs, with a longest return of 29 yards. The trade gives Johnson a chance to compete for a more significant role in Green Bay’s backfield, where the starting situation around Josh Jacobs remains uncertain and MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks are also in the mix. The Packers further opened a roster spot by releasing running back Pierre Strong Jr. on Sunday.