Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson faces uncertain future ahead of roster cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson is reportedly on the roster bubble as cuts approach this Sunday. Drafted in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Johnson has struggled to make an impact during his rookie season under head coach Mike McCarthy. If released, he could attract interest from other teams, including the Cincinnati Bengals, who reportedly liked Johnson in the draft and may seek to boost their running back depth. Despite a productive college career at Iowa, concerns over his performance against NFL defenders have surfaced.
- •Kaleb Johnson is considered likely to be cut from the Steelers roster.
- •He was a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- •Cincinnati Bengals may be interested in signing Johnson if he is released.
- •Johnson had a successful college career but struggled in the NFL.
- •Roster cuts are due by this Sunday.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson on the roster bubble
"If the Steelers release Kaleb Johnson, he might not be out of work for long with his college experience.
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