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On YouTubePittsburgh Steelers News / Sporting News / October 26
Why Kaleb Johnson isn't playing for Steelers despite draft status, lack of injury 
He was picked in the first half of the draft but hardly plays.
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.
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.
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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.
32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season
It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.
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.
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.
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
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 / 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 / Steeler Nation / September 16
Steelers' Kaleb Johnson Receives A Punishment From Mike Tomlin: 'He's Got To Earn Himself Back'
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The promising rookie has struggled to begin his NFL career as he was credited with just a single yard on one carry during Sunday's Week 2 matchup against 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 / ESPN / September 16
Steelers likely to adjust after kickoff return gaffe
Steelers rookie Kaleb Johnson "probably" will not be returning kickoffs in Week 3 after his special teams gaffe in Sunday's 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 / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 15
Was Brutal Mistake End of Steelers Rookie's Season?
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Kaleb Johnson made a game-changing special teams mistake late in the team's Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, raising questions about whether or not he should be benched.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / September 15
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers offers Kaleb Johnson a piece of advice he will desperately need after costly error against Seahawks
Kaleb Johnson had what, in all likelihood, will be the worst play of his NFL career on Sunday. Better to get it out of his system as a rookie, his decision to not field the kick return didn't only net the Seattle Seahawks a TD, it ended up being the straw that broke the Pittsburgh Steelers' back on Sunday.
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 / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 12
Steelers Rookie RB Could Break Franchise Record
PITTSBURGH — Rookie runnning back Kaleb Johnson is still working his way up for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but there’s no doubting how intriguing a prospect he is.
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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