Green Bay Packers acquire Kaleb Johnson in trade with Pittsburgh Steelers

The Green Bay Packers are acquiring running back Kaleb Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers. This trade was first reported by Easton Butler of Packer Report and later confirmed by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on August 30, 2026. Neither team has disclosed the specific terms of the deal or what assets the Steelers will receive in exchange for the player. Johnson now joins the Packers as the team adjusts its roster following the announcement of the trade. The move marks a change in the running back for both franchises heading into the upcoming season. Further information regarding the transaction details and roster adjustments is expected to follow as the teams finalize the move.

• 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers trade former Iowa star RB Kaleb Johnson to Packers
• 6:35 PMCBS NFL — Kaleb Johnson traded to Packers: Green Bay gains Josh Jacobs insurance by acquiring former Steelers RB
• 5:53 PMYahoo Sports — Packers are trading for Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson
• 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers reportedly trading second-year RB Kaleb Johnson to Packers
• 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Packers trading for Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson at final roster cutdowns
• 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Packers trade with Steelers for RB Kaleb Johnson
• 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Packers trade for RB Kaleb Johnson at cutdown deadline
• 5:41 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers trade RB Kaleb Johnson to Packers