Since the NFL Draft back in April, buzz has been building about Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Kaleb Johnson. A third-round pick, Johnson was expected to step in as the team's starting running back this season.
But the Steelers have just made an obvious statement: he's not ready yet. Pittsburgh signed Jaylen Warren to a two-year contract extension worth $17.5 million that includes $12 million guaranteed, per NFL insider Mike Garafolo.
Warren has never led Pittsburgh's backfield, but he's set to do just that after this deal. For now, at least.
Pittsburgh Steelers sign Jaylen Warren to two-year extension
For years, Warren has had to play second fiddle in the Steelers' running back room.