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Kaleb Johnson, Former Hamilton HS RB, Traded From Steelers to Packers

Johnson, a third-round pick, had 69 rushing yards as a rookie before Green Bay cut Pierre Strong Jr. to clear a roster spot.

  • On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers traded running back Kaleb Johnson to the Green Bay Packers, an acquisition Johnson confirmed on Instagram shortly before the news broke.
  • Green Bay is clearing space for the former Iowa standout by releasing Pierre Strong Jr., according to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Tom Silverstein.
  • Johnson, a third-round selection in the 2025 NFL draft, managed 69 yards in 10 games as a rookie and led the Big Ten with 1,537 rushing yards as an Iowa junior.
  • Less than 24 hours after the Steelers sent Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys, the trade reshapes Pittsburgh's backfield with Travis Homer expected to contribute behind Dowdle and Warren.
  • Coach Mike McCarthy requires a third running back capable of producing across various situations, as fringe players on the Steelers aimed to enter the offseason with a clean slate.
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Steelers Trade RB Kaleb Johnson to NFC Contender: Report

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported the Pittsburgh Steelers traded running back Kaleb Johnson to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The post Steelers Trade RB Kaleb Johnson to NFC Contender: Report appeared first on HEAVY.

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Packers trade with Steelers for RB Kaleb Johnson

Running back Kaleb Johnson announced his own trade to the Packers before multiple reports confirmed the Steelers had dealt him on Sunday afternoon.

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Kaleb Johnson, former Hamilton HS RB, traded from Steelers to Packers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are trading running back Kaleb Johnson, a former Hamilton High School standout, to the Green Bay Packers.

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Packers Trade for Steelers' Kaleb Johnson, RB Posts IG Photo amid New NFL Rumors

The Pittsburgh Steelers are trading running back Kaleb Johnson to the Green Bay Packers, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

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Steelers Trade RB Kaleb Johnson to Packers

The move marks an end to a completely forgettable tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the former third-round pick.

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Packers Acquire Kaleb Johnson From Steelers Amid Josh Jacobs Suspension Concerns

NoSmokeSport - Sports News & Latest Trending World News NoSmokeSport - Sports News & Latest Trending World News - Better Sport News The Green Bay Packers traded for running back Kaleb Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 30, 2026, preparing for a potential Josh Jacobs suspension. The post Packers acquire Kaleb Johnson from Steelers amid Josh Jacobs Suspension Concerns first appeared on NoSmokeSport - Sports News & Latest Trending World…

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profootballrumors.com broke the news on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
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