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News: 4 days agoJohnson turned 10 carries into 39 yards and caught both of his targets for 15 yards during the Steelers' 17-0 preseason loss to the Jets on Friday.

Spin: Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle served as the Steelers' one-two punch out of the backfield in the first quarter, with Johnson getting his first touch in the second frame. Johnson ended up playing 24 snaps on offense and led all Steelers running backs in touches and yards. The 2025 third-rounder is currently slated as the RB3 behind Warren and Dowdle on the depth chart, but Johnson's spot on the Steelers' 53-man roster for the regular season is far from guaranteed. Pittsburgh wraps up its preseason Thursday against Buffalo.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Johnson's rookie season didn't go as planned. Drafted in the third round as a potential Najee Harris replacement, Johnson quickly found himself buried behind Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell and never recovered, even losing his kick returner role after a costly Week 2 blunder. He ended his first campaign with 78 yards on 29 touches. The 23-year-old will enter his second season with a fresh start under new coach Mike McCarthy, but he still has a steep hill to climb with Warren and newcomer Rico Dowdle ahead of him on depth chart. He's only worth rostering in dynasty.