The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially signed rookie Kaleb Johnson to a four-year deal, positioning the Iowa standout as a serious contender for the team’s starting running back role heading into the 2025 NFL season.

The rookie is facing an ideal situation heading into the season — the Steelers’ lead running back, Najee Harris, signed with the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason — opening the door for Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell, and Johnson to compete for the starting RB opportunity.

The Pittsburgh Steelers sought to fill the void left by the departure of long-time running back Najee Harris by selecting Iowa's Kaleb Johnson during the 2025 NFL Draft. Now getting settled in with the team,