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Green Bay Acquires Steelers' Kaleb Johnson
30 Aug
Summary
- Packers traded for running back Kaleb Johnson on Sunday.
- Johnson will compete for backup role behind Josh Jacobs.
- Trade clears roster space for Pittsburgh Steelers' running backs.
The Green Bay Packers have reportedly acquired running back Kaleb Johnson in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. A team source confirmed the transaction, which took place on Sunday. Johnson is expected to join the Packers and compete for a backup role. He will contend with MarShawn Lloyd for the position behind established starter Josh Jacobs.
The move also serves to create additional space within the Steelers' running back stable. Pittsburgh's backfield currently features players like Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, and Travis Homer. This transaction comes as teams prepare for the league roster cutdown deadline, which is set for 6 p.m. ET. Specific details of the trade have not yet been disclosed.
