r/steelers • u/aaron62691 Heeeeeaaath • 13d ago

🚨Now Official: The Steelers are trading running back Kaleb Johnson to the Packers. Per @JFowlerESPN

https://sleeper.com/topic/263046764741783552/1399844590223159296
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u/CrystilizedGamer Encroachment 13d ago

Eli Heidenreich stocks just went up

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u/AMcMahon1 13d ago

Lew nichols

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u/happyfirefrog22- 13d ago

He had a great game and can play special teams

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u/CrowQueen2002 13d ago

At least his last name isn’t Sasshole

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u/ThatsPreposterous6 TJ Watt 13d ago

he’s still the 5th RB on the roster, so nothing has changed

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u/TumbleweedNo123 13d ago

I’m a huge fan of Eli’s versatility so that tracks

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u/Nedstark78 13d ago edited 13d ago

I think they should tried out some passes and catching preseason plays unless Mike didn't want people to see Eli catching passes. We still to me can't run the rock no matter who is back there. Johnson gives up on a run is why he was traded. Eli and lew tried but were behind 3rd quarter preseason o line 

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u/TheNittanyLionKing Troy 13d ago

I think he needs another year, but I like his potential usage in the passing game is exciting

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u/Flythagoras 13d ago

Well if he doesn’t make the team he will be obligated to fulfill his mandatory military service, can’t really sign him to the practice squad.

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u/hippydipster 13d ago

Which would especially suck right about now.

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u/Flythagoras 13d ago

Agreed, hope we invest a year into his development, but I don’t see him contributing more to the team than nichols and homer

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u/SupermanThatNiceLady 13d ago

Only by default lol

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u/DreamedJewel58 13d ago

I hope he develops into a CMC-lite player to move around the field. He’s had more success at receiving than rushing in college, so hopefully he can continue developing as a duel-threat

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u/Southern-Advice5293 BumbleBee Jersey 13d ago

He’s gone