Steelers Could Trade Their Young Running Back to Dallas Before He Loses His Roster Spot

Steelers Daily Report Updates — Camp intensity hits a boiling point as Mike McCarthy sets a win-now environment and Omar Khan evaluates high-stakes future moves. Steelers Could Trade Their Young Running Back to Dallas Before He Loses His Roster Spot ESPN’s Mina Kimes suggested that a late-season collapse against the Eagles, Broncos, and Texans could spark immense fanbase pressure to bench 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers for Will Howard. However, insiders heavily warn that tossing the developmental sixth-round quarterback into a brutal stretch of playoff contenders would completely destroy his confidence. While Mike McCarthy publicly views Howard as a future NFL starter, the franchise must protect his development rather than burning him in an unnecessary panic move. Concurrently, second-year running back Kaleb Johnson has emerged as a prime trade candidate ahead of training camp. Following a highly disappointing rookie season, the former third-round pick has virtually no clear path to the roster behind Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, and rookie Eli Heidenreich. Analysts link Johnson to a potential blockbuster flyer with the Dallas Cowboys, where Omar Khan would likely accept a minimal 2027 late-round draft asset just to clear the crowded backfield. Finally, the front office might quietly be regretting their decision to let veteran guard Isaac Seumalo sign with the Arizona Cardinals. Seumalo provided a highly stable, affordable presence that this aging, Rodgers-led offense desperately needs. With Seumalo gone, the right guard spot remains a massive weakness heavily reliant on the unproven Spencer Anderson and backup Brock Hoffman, leaving the offensive line interior filled with dangerous question marks. Steelers Nation, we want to hear from you: 1. Would you ever bench Aaron Rodgers for Will Howard this season? 2. Should Omar Khan accept a late-round pick from Dallas for Kaleb Johnson? 3. Was letting Isaac Seumalo walk the biggest mistake of the offseason? Steelers Daily Report — daily 2026 offseason coverage — direct, no clickbait. HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! #Steelers #SteelersNation #PittsburghSteelers #WillHoward #KalebJohnson #IsaacSeumalo #AaronRodgers #MikeMcCarthy #OmarKhan #SteelersNews #SteelersRumors #NFL2026 #SteelersDailyReport