Green Bay Packers acquire running back Kaleb Johnson from Pittsburgh Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:23 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

The Green Bay Packers acquired running back Kaleb Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick. The move follows the placement of Josh Jacobs on the Commissioner's Exempt List amid legal proceedings. With previous backup Emanuel Wilson now with the Seattle Seahawks and MarShawn Lloyd recovering from injury, Green Bay sought additional depth at the position. Kaleb Johnson joins a backfield looking for reliability after struggling to secure playing time in Pittsburgh. Despite his new opportunity, historical performance metrics for the running back suggest limited impact, as he recorded low yards-per-carry averages during his time with the Steelers. Fantasy managers are advised to monitor his usage before considering him for active rosters.
- •Green Bay traded a sixth-round pick to Pittsburgh for Kaleb Johnson.
- •Josh Jacobs remains on the Commissioner's Exempt List following misdemeanor charges.
- •MarShawn Lloyd is the primary backup option for the Packers despite limited game experience.
- •Kaleb Johnson averaged 2.5 yards per carry over 10 games as a rookie.
- •Fantasy analysts suggest caution regarding Kaleb Johnson due to his previous low efficiency.
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Is new Packers RB Kaleb Johnson worth drafting in fantasy?
"Josh Jacobs is on the exempt list. His top backup has played 10 snaps in two seasons. Is Kaleb Johnson a fantasy bargain now?
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