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Batko: Kaleb Johnson Could Become ‘De Facto Starter’ By End Of September

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie RB Kaleb Johnson is entering his first training camp in the NFL with a big opportunity. Other than RB Jaylen Warren, there just aren’t many proven running backs on the Steelers’ roster. Johnson is a rookie, but the Steelers invested a third-round pick in him. He was their second pick of the draft.

So, could Kaleb Johnson be the Steelers’ starting running back Week 1 against the New York Jets? Or will he simply be a big part of the overall picture at the position? That’s the question reporter Brian Batko fielded Monday on the North Shore Drive Podcast.