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3 days ago
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Early Mock Draft Urges Stunning Decision For Steelers Offense
Early Mock Draft Urges Stunning Decision For Steelers Offense originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Steelers got younger in the backfield during the offseason, adding Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson in the third round of the NFL Draft back in April. Johnson joins Jaylen Warren as the team's top anticipated ball carriers in what should be a run-heavy offense in the Steel City once again. Advertisement In fact many of the reporters out of Pittsburgh through OTAs and minicamp have been glowingly positive with regard to Johnson. Given the physical limitations of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers will need a steady run game to ease his burden. But one early mock projection for the 2026 draft is predicting the Steelers to gloss over Johnson and add another ball-carrier very early. Ryan McCrystal of Sharp Analysis has the Steelers taking Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton in the top 15. "There is no Ashton Jeanty in next year's draft class, but the 220-pound Singleton might be close with his blend of size and speed. His 41 receptions last year also proved he could be a factor in the passing game." Based on all the reviews of Johnson from Pittsburgh thus far, this seems awfully dismissive to a player who could have a major impact on the offense from the jump. But even in the scenario where Johnson has a letdown year, why would the Steelers use a first-round pick on a running back? Advertisement That's not to say Singleton will not be a talented prospect when the time comes. However, the Steelers' future in the backfield should be secure enough to hold off on those potential needs and address a more pressing position on the roster. Training camp and the preseason will provide the first samples of Johnson in action and the Steelers will get a true evaluation for their budding star. So for now, the focus rests on what Johnson provides and what him and Warren can accomplish this season. Related: Steelers $132 Million 'Sweet Deal' With D.K. Deserves Brutally Honest Analysis Related: Steelers Behind-The-Scenes Look At 'Aggressive' Trade And Metcalf's View On Rodgers This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox Sports
6 days ago
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2025 Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp: Schedule, dates plus offseason moves analysis
The NFL has officially announced the training camp dates for all 32 NFL teams. Check out everything you need to know about the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp below: Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp Site: Saint Vincent College Location: Latrobe, Pennsylvania Reporting date: July 23 (rookies and veterans) Training Camp Open Practices Thursday, July 24 : 1:55 p.m. ET Friday, July 25 : 1:55 p.m. ET Saturday, July 26 : 1:55 p.m. ET Sunday, July 27 : 1:55 p.m. ET Tuesday, July 29 : 1:55 p.m. ET Wednesday, July 30 : 1:55 p.m. ET Thursday, July 31 : 1:55 p.m. ET Friday, August 1 : 7:00 p.m. ET (Evening practice) Saturday, August 2 : 1:55 p.m. ET Sunday, August 3 : 1:55 p.m. ET Tuesday, August 5 : 1:55 p.m. ET Wednesday, August 6 : 1:55 p.m. ET Thursday, August 7 : 1:55 p.m. ET Monday, August 11 : 1:55 p.m. ET Tuesday, August 12: 1:55 p.m. ET Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 Preseason Schedule Check out the team's preseason schedule below: August 9: Steelers at Jaguars – 7:00 p.m. ET August 16: Steelers vs. Buccaneers – 7:00 p.m. ET (CBS) August 21: Steelers at Panthers – 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network) Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 NFL Draft Picks Check out the complete list of 2025 NFL draft picks for the Pittsburgh Steelers: Round 1: Derrick Harmon (DT, Oregon) Round 3: Kaleb Johnson (RB, Iowa) Round 4: Jack Sawyer (DE, Ohio State) Round 5: Yahya Black (DT, Iowa) Round 6: Will Howard (QB, Ohio State) Round 7: Carson Bruener (LB, Washington) Round 7: Donte Kent (CB, Central Michigan) Pittsburgh Steelers Offseason Moves Analysis Following a busy NFL offseason filled with trades, free-agent moves and the draft, Ben Arthur distilled each team's offseason into a word. Check out what Arthur had to say about the Steelers: Delusional "The Steelers' patience was rewarded earlier this month when Aaron Rodgers finally signed after a months-long courtship. But they have their hopes set too high if they believe the 41-year-old makes them a Super Bowl contender." recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Yahoo
17-06-2025
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Steelers Rookie RB Steadily Improving
Steelers Rookie RB Steadily Improving originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Steelers lost starting running back Najee Harris to the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason in free agency. So the team could use someone to step up in his place as a result. Advertisement And they have a rookie running back who could do just that. On a recent episode of his podcast, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly spoke a bit about the team's running back room, and he thinks rookie Kaleb Johnson could carve out a spot for himself in the team's backfield. "Kaleb Johnson has been working on it, but you can tell he has all of the tools and he's gonna pick that up really, really quickly," Kaboly said. The former Iowa running back has a bit of problem with pass-blocking, but that is what Kaboly says that the young rookie has been working on so far in team practice and OTAs. In his final season with the Hawkeyes, Johnson showed that he can carry a team by racking up 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns on the ground, both of which led the Big Ten Conference. He was also able to show his versatility with just under 200 yards and two touchdowns through the air. Advertisement The Steelers were in the top half of the league this past season in rushing yards with the 11th-most. Now that Harris has moved on from the team, Johnson will be hoping he can slot in and prove his worth by continuing the team's success on the ground. Related: Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Sends Honest TJ Watt Message to Steelers Related: Steelers Praised For Most Controversial Offseason Move This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
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Daily News & Links: Joe Haden on T.J. Watt's Minicamp Holdout; Sleeper Steelers Fantasy Pick
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson runs with the ball at OTAs on June 5, 2025. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now Steelers Daily News & Links: Your daily stop for all of the news and links. 🏈 Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden is confident that T.J. Watt will remain a Steeler. 🏈Nathan Jahnke of Pro Football Focus thinks Steelers rookie running back Kaleb johnson is a sleeper fantasy pick. Advertisement 'He might be one of the most fantasy-relevant backups,' Jahnke said. 🏈 The Steelers had the third-fewest average yards gained (22) on opening drives in 2024, according to Warren Sharp of Sharp Football. 🏈 Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman has been blown away by Najee Harris. 🏈 Friday marked the 11-year anniversary of the passing of former Steelers head coach and Hall of Famer Chuck Noll. 🏈 With a brutal late-season stretch, the Steelers will have to get out to a fast start in the first 10 weeks. 🏈 The Pittsburgh Sports and Exhibition Authority approved the team's proposals to overhaul the lawn and to install a new electronic screen at Acrisure Stadium, according to Adam Babetski of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Advertisement The Pittsburgh Steelers' upcoming 'South Lawn Project,' on the corner of North Shore Drive and Art Rooney Avenue, will convert approximately 10,000 square feet of lawn space into an artificial turf field that the team will use 'for the enjoyment of youth athletes' before and during Steelers games and events, the SEA's facilities director, Hillary Frisbie, said. A new electronic sign spanning 1,117 square feet will replace — and significantly dwarf — the 154-square-foot sign multipurpose sign currently located at the site near Gate A. The team estimated the video board will cost between $700,000 and $750,000, but has not given an estimate for the turf field. 🏈 Award-winning filmmaker Bill McAdams Jr. will delve into the extraordinary journey of one of the most iconic pieces of memorabilia in NFL history — the ball from the Immaculate Reception. Advertisement The film will specifically center around Jim Baker, a former insurance salesman from West Mifflin, Pa., who is known for having the Immaculate Reception ball in his possession for several decades, according to Variety. STEELERS NOW CONTENT FROM JUNE 13 🏈 Steelers Salary Cap Update after Aaron Rodgers Signing 🏈 Former Steelers WR Antonio Brown Wanted for Attempted Murder 🏈 Five Takeaways from Steelers Minicamp Day 3: Payton Wilson Eyes 3-Down Role, Another New Guy Who Gets it NEWS FROM AROUND THE SPORTS NOW NETWORK Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Boko is Back! Penguins Sign Imama & Acquired Prospect Fernstrom Advertisement Pittsburgh Baseball Now: Perrotto: Paul Skenes Becoming Modern-Day Ralph Kiner Pittsburgh Sports Now: Pitt Volleyball's Izzy Masten Reclassifies and Joins 2025 Roster West Virginia Sports Now: WVU Athletics: How 2024-25 Spending Compares to the Big 12 Nittany Sports Now: Penn State Hockey Lands Projected 1st-Round Pick Pittsburgh Soccer Now: Riverhounds Notebook: Center back corps maintain club's stout defensive standard This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Daily News & Links: Joe Haden on T.J. Watt's Minicamp Holdout; Sleeper Steelers Fantasy Pick Related Headlines
USA Today
09-06-2025
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- USA Today
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin praising former Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson early in career
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin praising former Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson early in career The next former Iowa Hawkeyes talent who could be in a starting role in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season is former running back Kaleb Johnson. The former All-American at Iowa and Big Ten Running Back of the Year rewrote part of Iowa's history books with his tremendous 2024 season in Iowa City and is continuing to don the black and gold with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Drafted No. 83 overall in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft, Johnson joins a situation that could see him earn a lot of playing time and carries early in his career. His collegiate tape and early impressions are being felt in Pittsburgh, as Steelers long-time head coach Mike Tomlin is praising Kaleb Johnson early on in his career. "This is a high-volume, capable runner who was the center of his offense, a lot of NFL, Sunday-like runs, if you will. Meaning he did it from the home position or the pistol position into a lot of loaded boxes. It wasn't a lot of guesswork or Saturday-like holes on his tape, and that made the evaluation a fun one and the projection an easy one," Tomlin said about Johnson coming out of college. Kaleb Johnson brings size to the Steelers' running back room as he stands 6-foot-1 and has a 225-pound frame. Tomlin was asked about that factoring into their decision to draft him, but continued to praise his play above all else. "Less concerned about the measurables and really more concerned about the play style and the resume, and certainly he is a guy that's capable of high-volume carries," Tomlin continued. In a recent turn of events, Kaleb Johnson will now have the opportunity to play alongside future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is joining the Steelers. Kaleb Johnson and Aaron Rodgers are acquainted as well, as the two spent time working out together earlier this offseason. His presence in the backfield and command of the offense could make life easier for Johnson in the run game as well as up his usage in the passing game. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Riley on X: @rileydonald7
