The Packers are acquiring RB Kaleb Johnson from the Steelers, according to Netflix’s Tom Pelissero
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This move is noteworthy primarily because Johnson entered the league as a third-round pick just last season. He made no impact with the team that drafted him, though, and Pittsburgh then signed Rico Dowdle rather than hope for Johnson to develop.
The Steelers trading him away indicates another lackluster training camp and preseason.
Landing in Green Bay presents potential opportunity, though.
The Packers sport little RB depth behind Josh Jacobs, with MarShawn Lloyd emerging as the clear No. 2 back. And Jacobs, of course, presents suspension risk with his legal situation.
So the move doesn’t change Johnson’s immediate fantasy relevance, but his contingent outlook almost certainly improves in Green Bay.
