Steelers expected to release running back Kaleb Johnson after disappointing debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:28 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers may release running back Kaleb Johnson ahead of the 2026 season. Johnson, a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, struggled in his rookie year, totaling 28 carries for 69 yards over 10 games. According to sources, the Steelers' projected roster for the upcoming season includes three other running backs: Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, and Travis Homer. Johnson's potential exit would mark an unsuccessful start to his NFL career, as he failed to establish himself after a lackluster performance and a costly fumble on kickoff return.
- •Johnson was a notable running back at the University of Iowa.
- •He averaged just 2.5 yards per carry as a rookie.
- •Steelers projected to keep three other running backs for 2026.
- •Cutting Johnson would represent a significant draft failure for Pittsburgh.
- 2:28 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers predicted to part ways with Kaleb Johnson in disaster draft outcome
"Pittsburgh might already move on at running back.
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