Green Bay Packers acquire Kaleb Johnson in trade with Pittsburgh Steelers
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Last updated Sep 2, 2026
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.
- •The Green Bay Packers are acquiring running back Kaleb Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- •The trade was confirmed on August 30, 2026, by ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler.
- •Specific terms of the transaction were not immediately disclosed by either team.
- •The deal was first reported by Easton Butler of Packer Report.
- 5:07 AMYahoo Sports — Packers’ Kaleb Johnson Opens Up on Rough Rookie Year With Steelers
- 7:25 PMSteelers Depot — In First Post-Pittsburgh Comments, Kaleb Johnson Talks Rookie Gaffe, Aaron Rodgers, And Trade To Packers - Steelers Depot
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Kaleb Johnson Trade, Explained: Why Packers Pursued Deal for Steelers RB
- 12:24 PMYahoo Sports — Packers trade for former All-American running back Kaleb Johnson
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers trade RB Kaleb Johnson to Packers for 2028 sixth-round draft pick
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers trade former 3rd-round pick, RB Kaleb Johnson
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers trade former Iowa star RB Kaleb Johnson to Packers
- 6:37 PMPittsburgh Post-Gazette — The Steelers trade second-year running back Kaleb Johnson to the Packers ahead of Sunday’s deadline for NFL roster cuts - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"The Pittsburgh Steelers traded running back Kaleb Johnson to the Green Bay Packers for a 2028 sixth-round draft pick. Johnson will add depth to Green Bay's backfield after three-time Pro Bowler Josh Jacobs' future is uncertain. Johnson's relocation to Green Bay provides a fresh start for the 2025 third-round pick. Jacobs was placed on the commissioner's exempt list Sunday. The running back was ...
"The Pittsburgh Steelers spent a third-round pick on Kaleb Johnson last year, but he didn’t pan out with them. After only one year with them, Johnson was traded to the Green Bay Packers. He can pinpoint exactly where things went wrong for him in Pittsburgh, th…
"The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly trading running back Kaleb Johnson to the Green Bay Packers. It was first reported by Easton Butler of Packer Report and has since been confirmed by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. “Trade: The Steelers are trading running…
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 5:07 AMPackers’ Kaleb Johnson Opens Up on Rough Rookie Year With Steelers
Green Bay Packers running back Kaleb Johnson shared insight into his struggles in his rookie campaign with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Steelers DepotSep 1, 2026, 7:25 PMIn First Post-Pittsburgh Comments, Kaleb Johnson Talks Rookie Gaffe, Aaron Rodgers, And Trade To Packers - Steelers Depot
The Pittsburgh Steelers spent a third-round pick on Kaleb Johnson last year, but he didn’t pan out with them. After only one year with them, Johnson was traded to the Green Bay Packers. He can pinpoint exactly where things went wrong for him in Pittsburgh, th…
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 2:05 PMKaleb Johnson Trade, Explained: Why Packers Pursued Deal for Steelers RB
Kaleb Johnson is on his way to Green Bay after underperforming as a rookie in Pittsburgh.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 12:24 PMPackers trade for former All-American running back Kaleb Johnson
The Packers added former Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson via trade on Sunday. Here's what to know about the former Iowa star.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 10:32 PMSteelers trade RB Kaleb Johnson to Packers for 2028 sixth-round draft pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded running back Kaleb Johnson to the Green Bay Packers for a 2028 sixth-round draft pick. Johnson will add depth to Green Bay's backfield after three-time Pro Bowler Josh Jacobs' future is uncertain. Johnson's relocation to Green Bay provides a fresh start for the 2025 third-round pick. Jacobs was placed on the commissioner's exempt list Sunday. The running back was ...
- CBS NFLAug 30, 2026, 6:35 PMKaleb 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
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:02 PMSteelers trade former 3rd-round pick, RB Kaleb Johnson
The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded running back Kaleb Johnson to the Green Bay Packers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 6:55 PMSteelers trade former Iowa star RB Kaleb Johnson to Packers
Kaleb Johnson is on the move. The Pittsburgh Steelers dealt the former Iowa star to the Green Bay Packers.
- Pittsburgh Post-GazetteAug 30, 2026, 6:37 PMThe Steelers trade second-year running back Kaleb Johnson to the Packers ahead of Sunday’s deadline for NFL roster cuts - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Steelers also released veteran inside linebackers Elandon Roberts and Malik Harrison.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:53 PMPackers are trading for Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson
The Packers have uncertainty at the running back spot, so they are trading for Kaleb Johnson, a Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 third-round draft pick.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:50 PMSteelers reportedly trading second-year RB Kaleb Johnson to Packers
Johnson, 23, was a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:50 PMPackers trading for Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson at final roster cutdowns
The Packers are trading for Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson, a third-round pick from the 2025 draft.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:50 PMPackers 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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:47 PMPackers trade for RB Kaleb Johnson at cutdown deadline
Kaleb Johnson was the 83rd overall pick in the 2025 draft
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:41 PMSteelers trade RB Kaleb Johnson to Packers
Steelers trade running back Kaleb Johnson to Packers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:38 PMPackers acquiring Kaleb Johnson in trade with Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly trading running back Kaleb Johnson to the Green Bay Packers. It was first reported by Easton Butler of Packer Report and has since been confirmed by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. “Trade: The Steelers are trading running…
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