Steelers trade makes even more sense after NFL update on Josh Jacobs
The Steelers' Kaleb Johnson trade with the Packers makes even more sense after the NFL placed Josh Jacobs on the Commissioner Exempt List.
The Pittsburgh Steelers recently acquired Kaleb Johnson from the Green Bay Packers in a trade that seems even more advantageous in light of recent developments concerning Packers running back Josh Jacobs. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the NFL has added Jacobs to the Commissioner's Exempt List following misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage charges filed by the Brown County District Attorney's Office in Wisconsin.
Jacobs was first arrested on May 26, 2026, on five counts, including felony strangulation and suffocation. He could face a significant suspension should the NFL's investigation conclude unfavorably. Johnson, a third-round pick of the Steelers in the 2025 NFL Draft, had struggled early in his career, often seeing limited playing time alongside Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle.
Now, he has a chance to compete for a starting role, potentially alongside Marshawn Lloyd, who also plays for the Packers. For the latest updates on the Steelers, injury reports, and trade news, follow The Steelers Wire on X and like their Facebook page.
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