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Mike Tomlin Expects Kaleb Johnson To Take ‘Significant Step’ In Second Preseason Game

This past weekend, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025 rookie class got their first taste of NFL action. While it was only the preseason, it was a good opportunity for them to get some experience against a different team. Against the Jacksonville Jaguars, some of the Steelers’ rookies flashed. Others, like Kaleb Johnson, had tougher outings. Mike Tomlin recently shared his opinion on Pittsburgh’s rookies, and Johnson specifically.

“I thought all of them had their moments, but I also thought there was room for growth,” Tomlin said Monday via the team’s website. “I know that was a conversation that I had with Kaleb [Johnson] in-game.