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Insider: Steelers ‘Believe’ RB Kaleb Johnson Will Contribute By Year’s End

Not only did Pittsburgh Steelers rookie RB Kaleb Johnson get his first touches last Sunday since his Week 2 kickoff disaster, he saw his most meaningful action of the season. That’s a preview of what’s to come later in the season, says one NFL insider. ESPN’s Dan Graziano offered a few words about Johnson in his latest column.

“The team also believes rookie Kaleb Johnson will contribute before season’s end, but as of now, they’re fine if the backfield is led by Warren (when healthy) and Gainwell,” Graziano wrote Wednesday.

A mixed assessment of Johnson’s outlook.