Ahead of Thursday's matchup vs. the Panthers, Steelers HC Mike Tomlin revealed what he wants to see out of RB Kaleb Johnson in the preseason finale.

Kaleb Johnson wanted to make a good first impression for his new team. It didn’t quite work out that way for the former Iowa running back in his Pittsburgh Steelers preseason debut. Held to 20 yards on eight carries,

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Rookie running back Kaleb Johnson generated more fantasy intrigue during the Steelers' preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers. Johnson averaged 4.8 yards per carry in the first half. He had the most touches between himself, Kenneth Gainwell and Jaylen Warren in the opening two quarters.

Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith spoke about the team’s performance on the ground in a 17-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this past Saturday, and offered praise for Johnson:

Brian Baldinger broke down Kaleb Johnson's performance from Saturday night and Jim Nantz is bullish on the Steelers in 2025.

If we can imagine the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025 preseason as a typical sports movie, we’re at the mandatory “improvement montage” scene for the rookies. Like Herb Brooks in “Miracle” coaching up goalie Jim Craig.