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The Packers utilized three RBs in Sunday’s overtime win over the Jets: MarShawn Lloyd, Chris Brooks, and Kaleb Johnson. The problem was that no RB topped 8 carries or 32 yards.

Packers OC Adam Stenavich said earlier this week that the team plans to use a committee backfield "for a little while." RB Josh Jacobs' absence leaves MarShawn Lloyd, who played 10 total snaps over the last two seasons, as the lead back. RBs Chris Brooks and Kaleb Johnson are also on the active roster, with RB Pierre Strong on the practice squad.

Packers RB Josh Jacobs’ initial court hearing has been moved up from November 17 to September 10, according to FOX 11 News. His attorneys are expected to appear on his behalf. Jacobs faces misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from a May incident. He remains on the Exempt List, preventing him from practicing or playing.

You undoubtedly already heard that Packers RB Josh Jacobs landed on the commissioner's exempt list Sunday. That knocks him out of action indefinitely because the league has no explicit rules for how long a player can stay on there or the effect of specific infractions. But we do have some precedent that may -- or may not -- help us decipher Jacobs' outlook.

The NFL has placed Packers RB Josh Jacobs on the commissioner’s exempt list in the wake of his charges. The knocks Jacobs out of action indefinitely

The Packers are acquiring RB Kaleb Johnson from the Steelers, according to Netflix’s Tom Pelissero

The Steelers watched RB Kenneth Gainwell agree to a deal with Tampa Bay on Monday and will apparently fill his spot with Rico Dowdle. Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that the former Panther has reached agreement with Pittsburgh, though details are not yet available. Joining the Steelers will meet Dowdle back up with HC Mike McCarthy, who piloted the Cowboys for the entirety of Dowdle's time there.

The Steelers have added RB Jaylen Warren to the injury report as questionable for tonight's game against the Dolphins with an illness. His absence would obviously give a large boost to Kenneth Gainwell and likely get rookie RB Kaleb Johnson more involved.

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren injured his left ankle in the third quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Bengals. He briefly returned but didn't get another touch the rest of the way. RB Kenneth Gainwell wound up having a big day in the passing game, catching seven of eight targets for 81 yards and two scores. He mustered just 24 yards on nine carries. RB Kaleb Johnson mixed in for 15 yards on five carries. We'll look for more on Warren's injury. His absence would put Gainwell in the RB2 mix.

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren carried 16 times for 127 yards in Thursday night's loss to the Bengals. It was the second-most carries and second-most rushing yards of his career. Warren added another 31 yards on four catches, tying for third on the team with five targets (15% share). Warren consistently found big running lanes off tackle. He had a long run of 37 yards and three other runs of 10+ yards.

Steelers Rookie RB Kaleb Johnson went 6-15-0. The stat line was uninspiring, but Johnson did receive the same number of carries as backup RB Kenneth Gainwell. Three of Johnson’s carries came in the fourth quarter, but his other three were sprinkled in throughout the first half. He certainly isn’t usable yet, but the Steelers may continue to ramp Johnson up and give him touches.

Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell took over the starting RB duties with Jaylen Warren out this week with a calf injury. Gainwell proved effective with a 19-99-2 rushing stat line while also catching all six of his targets for 35 yards. He was surprisingly efficient averaging 5.2 yards per carry, carving up the Vikings defense.

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (knee) is inactive for this morning’s game vs. the Vikings in Dublin. It’s a surprise after he got in three limited practices this week and was expected to play. Warren’s absence leaves Kenneth Gainwell, Kaleb Johnson, and Trey Sermon in Pittsburgh’s backfield. Pittsburgh has not trusted Johnson with many snaps so far, while Sermon was just elevated from the practice squad. That leaves Gainwell as the favorite to operate as lead back. He’s a viable RB3 or Flex play in Week 4 fantasy lineups. We'll see if Johnson can build any momentum in this one. He remains worth stashing in fantasy leagues of 12+ teams.

Update: ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Warren "did not feel right after Saturday’s practice and the Steelers decided to hold him out today." NFL Network's Ian Rapoport adds that Warren suffered this knee injury in practice this week. He gets a well-timed Week 5 bye. We'll see if he can make it back for Week 6.

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday morning’s game vs. the Vikings in Dublin. Warren got in three limited practices this week, so we’re expecting him to play. If not, Kenneth Gainwell would be the best bet for touches in Pittsburgh’s backfield, while Kaleb Johnson might be forced to get involved. We’ll keep you updated on Warren’s status.

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren rushed 14 times for 48 yards on Sunday. RBs Kenneth Gainwell only had five carries, while Kaleb Johnson had one. Warren did most of his damage through the air, catching all four targets for 86 yards, leading the team in receiving.

Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson was a non-factor in Week 1, logging just two snaps with one route, one carry, and -2 yards. Kenneth Gainwell surprisingly led the backfield with 29 snaps, while starter Jaylen Warren was close with 25 and led the team with 11 carries. The usage shows Johnson has ground to make up to catch Gainwell on the depth chart.

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren carried the ball two times for three yards, while hauling in both of his targets for 12 yards in Pittsburgh’s Week 3 preseason contest against Carolina. He also fumbled once.

Steelers rookie RB Kaleb Johnson still needs to develop in pass protection and as a receiver, according to Steelers Beat Writer Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Fittipaldo stated that the Steelers don’t trust Johnson in those aspects yet. HC Mike Tomlin has also called Johnson out by name as a player he is watching in the second preseason game.