ピッツバーグ・スティーラーズのランニングバック、カレブ・ジョンソンが今シーズンのロースター枠を確保できるか不透明な状況にあると、地元番記者が報じている。2025年のドラフト3巡目指名を受けた2年目の同選手は、ルーキーイヤーに限定的な出場機会しか得られず、スペシャルチームでの課題も露呈した。チームへの新戦力加入が、彼のロースター入りへの道をさらに困難にしている。
トリビューン・レビュー紙のクリス・アダムスキ記者は、今週出演したラジオ番組の中で懸念を口にした。「彼がロースターに残るための道筋がどうなっているのか、私には見えない」とアダムスキ氏は語った。「もちろん、今後の展開を見守るべきだし、彼には才能もあるのでどうなるか見てみよう。しかし現時点では、彼にとって許される失敗の余地はほとんどないと言わざるを得ない」
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Pittsburgh Steelers front office personnel have expressed frustration over the limited athletic profiles of recent starting quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky and Kenny Pickett. The team hosted four mid-round quarterback prospects for pre-draft visits amid plans to add depth even if Aaron Rodgers returns. Analysts suggest the Steelers seek bigger, more physical passers suited for the AFC North.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy stated that rookie running back Kaleb Johnson starts fresh despite a tough debut season. Speaking at the NFL owners meetings, McCarthy plans to challenge Johnson to become a three-down player. The former Iowa star struggled with limited chances and inefficiency last year.
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Longtime Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly believes the team should not give up on running back Kaleb Johnson yet.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the 2026 season with two roster spots still open after the NFL Draft. Analysts point to punter, tight end and wide receiver as areas requiring attention before training camp begins.
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Following an active first week of 2026 NFL free agency signings that addressed key roster gaps (see prior coverage in this series), Robert Mays of The Athletic approves of the Pittsburgh Steelers' low-risk additions but doubts their alignment with building a championship roster beyond 2026.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson faces stiff competition from newcomer Germie Bernard for playing time. Mark Kaboly believes Wilson will get a chance to earn snaps but questions if he can hold onto them. The receiver group is growing crowded heading into the 2026 season.
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Pittsburgh Steelers fourth-round pick Kaden Wetjen said he is open to lining up in the backfield and motioning out as a receiver on offense. The Iowa wide receiver, primarily valued for his return skills, aims to rank as a top-three punt and kick returner in his rookie NFL season. The selection has drawn criticism from former Steelers cornerback Joe Haden.