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On YouTubePittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 12
Steelers Leave Two Young Players Out of Playoff Matchup
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans meet for a Wild Card Weekend showdown, but two key young players won't be on the field for it. Hours before kick-off, the team announced the elevation of two practice squad players.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 11
Steelers Rookie Kaleb Johnson Makes Promise With Next Opportunity
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Kaleb Johnson has run the ball just 28 times in his rookie season. Being inactive for the last three games, it's unlikely he'll add to that mix as the team begins their playoff run, but he's not letting that tear him down.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 9
Steelers' Kaleb Johnson Makes Bold Statement After Lackluster Rookie Season
The Pittsburgh Steelers have won four of their last five games of the regular season to clinch the AFC North for the first time since 2020. In those games, the Steelers have run the ball extremely well.
The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz
How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 16
Steelers' Kaleb Johnson Shares A Promising Update Prior To Matchup In Cincinnati: 'Feeling Really Good'
The Pittsburgh Steelers have excelled on the offensive side of the football in recent weeks. Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers will look to pick up right where he left off in Week 6 when the team travels to Cincinnati for Thursday Night Football.
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 11
Steelers' Mike Tomlin Accused Of Making Grave Mistake With Rookie Kaleb Johnson
The Pittsburgh Steelers have gotten off to a slow start in the running game throughout the first five weeks of the 2025 season. Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell have taken the majority of the snaps out of the Steelers' backfield to begin the year, and Gainwell was credited with a career performance against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / October 8
Kaleb Johnson's time in the Steelers' doghouse could be coming to an end following telling comments from Mike Tomlin
Kaleb Johnson wasn't exactly a featured back before his game-costing blunder against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2. But then Johnson didn't see the field at all in Week 3, before appearing in just 17% of the team's offensive snaps against the Minnesota Vikings despite the injury to Jaylen Warren.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Sporting News / October 7
Mike Tomlin offers hope for Kaleb Johnson amid Steelers rookie's disappointing season 
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson is off to a terrible start to his NFL career, but head coach Mike Tomlin offered some hope for the rookie during his media availability on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 2
Steelers Reveal Big Plans For Rookie RB Kaleb Johnson
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted running back Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Expectations were high for the rookie running back to contribute immediately, as the team looked to fill the void left by Najee Harris, who departed in free agency after the 2024 season.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 1
Steelers Rookie Kaleb Johnson Makes Strong Impression On Coaching Staff After Brutal Start
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted running back Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The decision to select the exciting prospect came after the Steelers let former 2021 first-round pick Najee Harris walk in free agency.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Sporting News / September 27
Kaleb Johnson set for another week in the dog house after Pittsburgh Steelers' roster move
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a roster move on Saturday that lends to the idea that rookie running back Kaleb Johnson won't have a role once again in Week 4.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Last Word On Sports / September 27
Fantasy Football: What to Expect From Kaleb Johnson, Kenneth Gainwell If Jaylen Warren Can’t Play
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren has been one of the biggest values in fantasy football over the first three weeks of the season, but a knee injury could sideline him for Week 4.
NFL News / EssentiallySports / September 27
Mike Tomlin Clears Plans for Kaleb Johnson After Rookie Botched Kick Return vs Seahawks
The Steelers are sitting at 2–1 after squeaking past the Patriots 21–14. But don’t forget how close they came to a perfect 3–0, thanks to Kaleb Johnson’s infamous kickoff blunder against Seattle.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / September 21
The Steelers Need to Give Kaleb Johnson a Chance to Give Their Run Game a Boost
On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers did something they hadn't done since 2018. They picked up a win over the New England Patriots. The 21-14 win was also their first victory in Foxborough since 2008.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Sporting News / September 20
Pittsburgh Steelers roster move spells big trouble for Kaleb Johnson
The Pittsburgh Steelers are elevating a running back from their practice squad for the Week 3 game against the New England Patriots and that's very bad news for rookie running back Kaleb Johnson.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 17
Steelers' AFC North Rival Roasts Pittsburgh Rookie: 'We Coach That Day 1'
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost for the first time during the 2025 season on Sunday as the team fell to 1-1 after a tough game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 17
Steelers' Kaleb Johnson Gets Bad News From Ben Roethlisberger After Critical Week 2 Mistake
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted running back Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. It was widely believed that he would be the future of the organization's backfield due to Jaylen Warren's then-expiring contract, but the franchise inked the former undrafted free agent to an extension prior to the season beginning.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / The Forkball / September 17
Steelers May Bench Rookie Kaleb Johnson After Return Gaffe
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to make changes to their return game after rookie running back Kaleb Johnson committed a costly error in Sunday’s 31-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 16
Mike Tomlin sends clear message to Steelers rookie after game-altering mistake
Steelers rookie running back Kaleb Johnson may be in the doghouse after his critical mistake in a 31-17 Week 2 home loss to the Seahawks.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 15
Steelers' Danny Smith Set Up Rookie Kaleb Johnson For Failure And Here's The Proof
The Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 2 contest against the Seattle Seahawks wasn’t going great, but they had a chance until rookie Kaleb Johnson made a grave mistake.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 15
Steelers HC Mike Tomlin has fiery response to rookie's game-changing mistake
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks entered the fourth quarter of Sunday's game tied at 14-14, but a costly mistake by rookie Kaleb Johnson on a kickoff return put the Steelers down 10 with 12:46 remaining.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 14
Steelers Rookie Kaleb Johnson Breaks Silence After Brutal Mistake: 'It Doesn't Matter'
The Pittsburgh Steelers followed up their Week 1 win with a disappointing Week 2 loss at home against the Seattle Seahawks. The Steelers fell 31-17 in a game that felt difficult from the start.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14
Steelers give up a touchdown by not knowing the new kickoff rules
The Pittsburgh Steelers gave up a crucial touchdown during Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks after rookie running back Kaleb Johnson made an inexcusable mistake.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 14
Steelers rookie RB didn't seem to understand kickoff rules on costly gaffe vs. Seahawks
The Pittsburgh Steelers must not have gone over the NFL kickoff rules during their rookie transition program this offseason.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 10
Steelers Rookie Kaleb Johnson Gets Very Honest Rating In First Game Against Jacksonville
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted running back Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Johnson comes to the Steel City after a tremendous career at Iowa, where he routinely faced stacked defensive fronts and still found ways to excel.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / July 31
Concern surfaces for Steelers rookie RB at training camp
Steelers rookie running back Kaleb Johnson is going to need to turn his physicality up a notch if he wants to earn more playing time during the 2025 campaign.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 29
Steelers Rookie Kaleb Johnson Set to Work With Pittsburgh Legend
Former Iowa Hawkeye Kaleb Johnson looks right at home with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He’s had a solid start to camp, though the team is only just putting pads on for the first time on Tuesday.
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