Kaleb Johnson will get a fresh start in Green Bay. Bryan M. Bennett / Getty ImagesAug. 30, 2026 1:53 pm EDT Updated The Green Bay Packers traded with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday to acquire running back Kaleb Johnson, a team source confirmed. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because they didn’t have permission to comment publicly.
The 2025 third-round pick will compete for the backup role in Green Bay with MarShawn Lloyd behind starter Josh Jacobs. The Steelers clear space in a running back room that includes Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle and Travis Homer as the league roster cutdown deadline looms at 6 p.m. ET.Details of the trade have not yet been confirmed.This story will be updated.Aug 30, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms
