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| HT/WT: 6-0, 225 lbs |
| Birthplace: Cincinnati, OH |
| Age: 23 |
| School: Iowa |
| Experience: 2 |
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1:00Josh Jacobs in Line to Play Week 7 for Packers
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1:56Battle of the Worst: Cowboys Rush Defense vs. Packers Run Game
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0:53Could the Packers Run Game End the Streak?
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0:27This Just In: Packers Acquire RB Kaleb Johnson from Steelers
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11:48NFL Players Fighting For A Roster Spot
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0:50Assessing Vikings After Kirk Cousins Trade
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1:37Malik Willis to IR; Kyle McCord to Make First Start
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4:08NFL Week 10 Picks: Vikings at Packers
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2:55Josh Jacobs to Undergo Surgery, Miss Up to Three Weeks
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1:50NFC North Continues Success; Who's Best in Division?
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1:34Packers' Watson and Golden Dominate Patriots
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9:22REACTION: Drake Maye Throws Three Interceptions As Packers Dominate Patriots| HQ NFL
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12:03NFL Trade Deadline: Teams That Are A Move Away
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1:21Breaking Down the NFC Playoff Picture
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2026 Rushing
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ATT
Rushing Attempts
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YDS
Rushing Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Rush
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TD
Rushing Touchdowns
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LNG
Longest Rush
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FL
Fumbles Lost
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| Regular Season | 42 | 172 | 4.1 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
Top Kaleb Johnson News
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Packers' Kaleb Johnson: Could lead backfield again Week 10
Johnson could serve as the Packers' lead option on the ground in Sunday's game against the Vikings with Josh Jacobs (finger) expected to miss multiple weeks and with the status of MarShawn Lloyd (knee) uncertain, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
After being a healthy inactive for the Packers' previous two games, Johnson suited up for Sunday's tilt with the Patriots while Lloyd was inactive. With Jacobs leaving the contest late in the first quarter after fracturing his right ring finger, Johnson was thrust into action and delivered the Packers' best rushing performance of the season, finishing with 14 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown in the 45-27 win. Head coach Matt LaFleur relayed Monday that Jacobs will need surgery and could land on injured reserve, and while Lloyd could have a chance at returning to action Week 10, the Packers likely came away encouraged enough by Johnson's showing in Foxborough to give him another turn as their lead option on the ground. Johnson isn't likely to earn much passing-down work, however, as Lloyd, Pierre Strong and Chris Brooks (ankle) -- who could return from IR this week -- are all more capable options in that phase.
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Packers' Kaleb Johnson: Thrives in lead role
Johnson rushed 14 times for 68 yards and a touchdown in the Packers' 45-27 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
Josh Jacobs exited the game in the first quarter due to a hand injury, leaving Johnson in a lead role that the Steelers' 2025 third-round pick filled effectively. Johnson's carry and yardage totals were both new career highs by a fairly wide margin, and he also punched in his first career touchdown on a two-yard run with under five minutes remaining in the first half. The impressive showing combined with Jacobs' injury and that of MarShawn Lloyd (knee), who was inactive Sunday, could leave Johnson in possession of the top role again in a Week 10 home divisional showdown against the Vikings next Sunday.
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Packers' Kaleb Johnson: Held out again Thursday
Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Panthers, Mike Spofford of the team's official site reports.
Johnson didn't suit up in the Week 7 loss to Detroit. The 23-year-old will be held out for a second consecutive contest, and he likely won't get back on the field moving forward if Josh Jacobs, MarShawn Lloyd and Pierre Strong are active.
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Packers' Kaleb Johnson: Healthy scratch for Week 7
Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Johnson is inactive one week after logging eight carries for 42 yards in the Packers' Week 6 win over the Buccaneers. The running back has likely been sidelined due to a crucial fourth-quarter fumble, combined with the return of Josh Jacobs from the Commissioner's Exemption List.
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Packers' Kaleb Johnson: Fumbles during crucial play in win
Johnson logged eight carries for 42 yards and lost one fumble in the Packers' 17-14 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Johnson had a strong 5.3 yards per carry in the win but coughed up the football in a close game. The running back relinquished the ball to Tykee Smith with 9:13 remaining in the fourth quarter on the Tampa Bay 4-yard line while the Packers were up by only three points. The defense held off the Buccaneers' offense, but it appears the Packers chose to ride MarShawn Lloyd to finish out the game.
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Packers' Kaleb Johnson: Earns five touches in Week 3
Johnson tallied four carries for six yards and gathered in one of three targets for 10 yards during Thursday's 35-14 loss to the Falcons.
The Packers backfield mustered just eight rushes (MarShawn Lloyd had the other four) on a night in which the team was increasingly in catch-up mode, spurring 53 pass attempts from QB Jordan Love. After Johnson was dealt to Green Bay from Pittsburgh on Aug. 30, he didn't receive a snap on offense Week 1, but his offensive snap share increased from 27 percent Week 2 to 36 percent Week 3, while Lloyd's share has gone in the opposite direction, and Chris Brooks' has remained relatively stable. Because the team's RBs have mustered just 146 rushing yards (3.0 YPC) through three games, none of the trio are particularly intriguing for fantasy purposes at the moment, especially behind a makeshift O-line, but Johnson's elevated sway could mean that a stash eventually yields positive results.
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Packers' Kaleb Johnson: Limited by backfield timeshare
Johnson compiled eight carries for 32 yards during Sunday's 20-17 overtime win versus the Jets.
Johnson appeared in 16 of the Packers' 59 offensive snaps against the Jets, ending behind Chris Brooks (27) and tying with starter MarShawn Lloyd (16). However, none of them could get anything going, with all three players combining for 63 yards off 18 attempts. Johnson had plenty of hype entering his rookie season with the Steelers in 2025, though he wasn't very involved. With Josh Jacobs (personal) on the Commissioner's Exempt List, there will be snaps up for grabs. While that could mean more involvement from Johnson moving ahead, it seems as if head coach Matt LaFleur will continue to have all three players split carries, which isn't good news for fantasy managers, especially those looking to fill the void left by Jacobs' absence.
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Packers' Kaleb Johnson: Produces in few snaps
Johnson returned two kickoffs for 52 yards in Sunday's 39-22 loss to the Vikings.
Johnson played just two special-teams snaps in the contest, touching the ball on each. The third-string running back did not see a carry behind MarShawn Lloyd or Chris Brooks, but he may have earned a bigger role as a returner in a Week 2 matchup against the Jets.
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Packers' Kaleb Johnson: Gets traded to Green Bay
The Steelers are expected to trade Johnson to the Packers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Johnson thus will get a fresh start in Green Bay after the third-round investment made in him last year didn't pan out in Pittsburgh. Working behind Jaylen Warren and Kenny Gainwell in 2025, Johnson turned 28 carries into just 69 yards (2.5 YPC) and no touchdowns while hauling in one of two targets for nine yards in 10 regular-season appearances as a rookie. Johnson will join a Green Bay backfield led by Josh Jacobs (groin) and backed up by MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks.
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