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Packers Trade for Josh Jacobs' Replacement in Deal With Steelers

The move gives Green Bay extra running back depth, and Pierre Strong Jr. is expected to miss the 53-man roster.

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The Green Packers traded with the Pittsburgh Steelers for RB Kaleb Johnson amid questions around Josh Jacobs' immediate availability.

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Packers Trade for Former Third-Round Pick After NFL Sidelines Josh Jacobs

The Green Bay Packers, who will not have Josh Jacobs on the opening roster, have acquired running back Kaleb Johnson in a trade with the Steelers.

·New York, United States
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Kaleb Johnson traded to Packers: Green Bay gains Josh Jacobs insurance by acquiring former Steelers RB

Johnson was selected by Pittsburgh in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Iowa

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Sources: Pack deal for Johnson amid Jacobs case

The Packers added some depth at running back by trading for former third-round pick Kaleb Johnson on Sunday ahead of final roster cuts

·United States
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Packers Trade for Josh Jacobs' Replacement in Deal With Steelers

The Green Packers traded with the Pittsburgh Steelers for RB Kaleb Johnson amid questions around Josh Jacobs' immediate availability.

·Las Vegas, United States
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Packers acquire RB Kaleb Johnson in trade with Steelers for sixth-round pick - RAW CHILI

Kaleb Johnson will get a fresh start in Green Bay. Bryan M. Bennett / Getty Images Aug. 30,…

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5 things to know about new Packers RB Kaleb Johnson

Green Bay acquires backfield depth in trade with Pittsburgh

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Heavy broke the news in Las Vegas, United States on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
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