Steelers fans will answer that with a simple “average more than 3.9 yards per carry, please.” They’ll also take a side of highlight-reel-worthy broken tackles and explosive touchdown runs.

The Steelers hope Johnson will end up pushing Warren for more first-team snaps, rather than struggling during camp and worrying about Gainwell/Patterson/Sermon nipping at his heels.

Kaleb Johnson will be the first RB in a long time to get a second contract w/ the #Steelers. He's going to be a good one. — Adam Crowley (@_adamcrowley) July 25, 2025 ...

Steelers rookie running back Kaleb Johnson is coming in with a chance to be the next great Pittsburgh back and he's going to get some assistance from a former great.

Johnson does not have a lot of mileage on his legs, either, having rushed just 540 times in three years with the Hawkeyes. Now, the Steelers will hope to get a breakout player in the rookie ...

When the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, many saw it as a steal. He’s the player who led the BIG Ten in rushing yards, rushing scores, and ...

Steelers fans will answer that with a simple “average more than 3.9 yards per carry, please.” They’ll also take a side of highlight-reel-worthy broken tackles and explosive touchdown runs.