Johnson was dealt to Green Bay in very late August, less than two weeks before the Packers Week 1 game at the Vikings. On the surface it seems like Johnson was acquired to help the Packers build up running back depth in the wake of Josh Jacobs' placement on the Commissioner's Exempt List. Johnson will begin the year playing behind third-year back MarShawn Lloyd and passing-downs back Chris Brooks. However, Lloyd has had a hard time staying healthy; if he were to miss time, Johnson would theoretically get a shot to get some carries. For a guy who literally got off the wrong foot in his career in Pittsburgh, this is quite a fortunate break. Dynasty leaguers will gladly keep stashing Johnson while those in deeper redraft leagues might consider him with a very late-rounder.
2026 Outlook: Kaleb Johnson
2026 fantasy player outlook for Kaleb Johnson, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
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