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Kaleb Johnson’s 2025 Steelers rookie season was a brutal crash course in NFL reality — drafted in the third round, he barely cracked the game day roster and vanished from snaps by season’s end. With Kenneth Gainwell’s unexpected MVP-level emergence and Jaylen Warren’s dominance, Johnson’s path to playing time was blocked. Even with Gainwell now in Tampa, the Steelers’ new signings — including Rico Dowdle, a proven 1,000-yard back — make Johnson’s 2026 outlook bleak. Unless injury opens the door, Johnson’s chances of meaningful impact look slim, leaving him fighting for scraps in a crowded backfield.

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