Steelers Trade Kaleb Johnson to Packers for 2028 Sixth-Round Pick

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 30

Pittsburgh moved running back Kaleb Johnson to Green Bay for an expected 2028 sixth-round pick, with Johnson disclosing the deal on Instagram before the teams made it official.
A disappointing preseason and little special-teams value pushed the 2025 third-round pick out of Pittsburgh's roster mix behind Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Travis Homer and emerging Lew Nichols.
The move is notable because the Steelers are cutting bait on Johnson just one year after drafting him out of Iowa, after he managed only a limited role as a rookie.
Green Bay gets backfield depth as Josh Jacobs faces legal uncertainty and has been placed on the commissioner's exempt list, making Johnson an insurance option ahead of the season.