Steelers' second-year RB turning heads at OTAs
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson is showing significant improvement during OTAs, indicating he is ready for a better second season. After a disappointing rookie year, he has reportedly made strides in his performance, particularly in pass-catching and blitz pickup. Despite his progress, Johnson will still face competition for playing time from established teammates.
- ▪Kaleb Johnson is impressing at OTAs after a challenging rookie season.
- ▪He has reportedly improved his pass-catching and blitz pickup skills.
- ▪Johnson faces competition for snaps from Jaylen Warren and new teammate Rico Dowdle.
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