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Acme Packing Company fantasy football takes on Kaleb Johnson
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All Acme Packing Company insights about Kaleb Johnson
NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026
Johnson, newly acquired by the Packers, is identified as part of the backfield picture heading into Week 1. The source indicates that his role and contribution will be subject to scrutiny over the first few weeks of the season, positioning him as a player whose usage and fantasy relevance remain to be determined in the early going.NegativeBustSep 9, 2026
Kaleb Johnson, a second-year third round pick, was so disappointing to the team that drafted him that they traded him for just a sixth round pick; his poor performance and low trade value indicate minimal fantasy relevance for 2026.PositiveDepth ChartSep 9, 2026
Johnson was listed as the Packers' third-string running back despite being signed just a week prior, but the source believes he will be the number two ball-carrier in Green Bay while Josh Jacobs is out; Chris Brooks, listed as second-string, is characterized as more of a blocking back than a true ball-carrier, suggesting Johnson's depth chart placement undervalues his role.PositiveRoleSep 8, 2026
Traded for at the cutdown deadline to back up MarShawn Lloyd as Green Bay's number two ball-carrying option; Johnson was the 55th overall player in his draft class but had early struggles in Pittsburgh and fell down the depth chart. He's hoping to rebound with the Packers' return to the outside zone scheme, which he ran frequently at the college level under Tim Lester, who now serves as a senior the source for Green Bay.NegativeRoleSep 4, 2026
Backup running back acquired via trade from Pittsburgh Steelers to Green Bay at cutdown deadline (2025 third-round pick for 2028 sixth-round pick); averaged 2.8 carries per game as a rookie for the Steelers in 2025; also played under offensive coordinator Tim Lester at University of Iowa, a former Green Bay under head coach Matt LaFleur.PositiveRoleSep 2, 2026
Packers trade acquisition during cutdown weekend; the source notes the Packers paid a small premium to land Johnson, indicating they prioritized getting exactly the player they wanted. Johnson made a good impression on Day 1 with the team, suggesting early fit and readiness in the new offense.NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026
Kaleb Johnson is expected to be active on the gameday roster for Week 1, though there is a small chance he could be scratched early in the season as a healthy scratch to allow him more time to learn the playbook; his Iowa experience under former Packers Savion Williams Tim Lester in a similar running game should help him hit the ground running.PositiveRoleAug 31, 2026
Kaleb Johnson was acquired by the Packers on cutdown day in a trade that sent a 2028 6th-round pick to the other team; the trade appears solid, and with the Packers moving toward an outside zone scheme, the fit should be better for his skill set.PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026
Kaleb Johnson was traded for by the Packers for Green Bay's original sixth-round pick in 2028, positioning him as a key running back option following Josh Jacobs' Commissioner Exempt list placement.PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026
Traded to Green Bay Packers from Pittsburgh Steelers; expected to be part of the Packers' regular season running back rotation alongside MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks following Josh Jacobs' placement on the commissioner exempt list.NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026
Third-round rookie RB traded from Pittsburgh to Green Bay after being buried on the Steelers depth chart behind starter Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, and Travis Homer. In 2024 regular season, Johnson carried the ball 28 times for 69 yards (2.5 yards per attempt), the third-most attempts on Pittsburgh behind Warren and Kenneth Gainwell. He was fourth on the Steelers in rushing yards, behind even tight end Jonnu Smith (9 carries, 70 yards, 1 TD). Johnson's primary role was special teams: 11 snaps in 10 games, 8 of those kickoff returns with a long of 29 yards. With Green Bay, he enters a crowded backfield with Josh Jacobs, MarShawn Lloyd, and Chris Brooks.