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ArticleThe Morning After: Writing is on the wall for Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson
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Kaleb Johnson had a grand total of zero offensive snaps and finished the night with two carries for three yards. If we are taking into account Rico Dowdle and Jaylen Warren, both of whom didn't play, that would put Johnson at RB5 in the rotation; it looks like a forgone conclusion that he won't be on the roster come September
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Johnson's zero snaps in first half and RB5 role signal likely roster exit by September.

Johnson received zero offensive snaps in the first 30 minutes of the Steelers' preseason opener and finished with just two carries for three yards, placing him fifth in the running back rotation behind Travis Homer, Lew Nichols, Rico Dowdle, and Jaylen Warren. As a rookie, Johnson carried the ball only 28 times for 69 yards. The source states 'the writing is on the wall' and concludes it looks like a foregone conclusion that Johnson won't be on the roster come September, suggesting the Steelers should explore trading him for draft capital.

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