Packers search to fill void Preston Smith leaves

Could Preston Smith be the lifeline for Steelers defense?
When Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Omar Khan and the Steelers front office acquired OLB Preston Smith from the Green Bay Packers for a 2025 seventh-round draft pick, many began to speculate if this was the biggest steal of the trade deadline.
Packers search to fill void Preston Smith leaves as ‘heartbeat’ of their locker room
GREEN BAY – Before each game, Preston Smith would pull his teammates in the Green Bay Packers locker room into a huddle, not just the defensive line or even the whole defense, but the offense, too. The oldest player on the Packers roster had a hidden talent.
Former Packers edge rusher Preston Smith shines in first game with Steelers
Former Green Bay Packers edge rusher Preston Smith didn’t wait long to make an impact with his new team. Five days after being traded from by the Packers to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Smith delivered two big plays across 23 snaps in the Steelers’ 28-27 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
Preston Smith's lessons live on with Packers' defensive line
Smith's departure leaves both a void and an opportunity for Gary and the rest of the Packers' pass rushers. While Gary is ready to tackle an even greater leadership role among the defensive ends, the rest of the room aims to step up in Smith's on-field absence.
Packers defensive linemen react to Preston Smith trade, what it means for the group
As Preston Smith was traded to the Steelers, his former teammates on the defensive line share thoughts on the news and the defense moving forward.
In wake of Preston Smith trade, Packers youngsters know they must play ‘greater role’
With the Packers' most experienced defensive lineman traded away, Green Bay's youngsters will have to start stepping up and play a larger role.
Steelers OLB Preston Smith makes surprising reveal after Packers trade
When you're not a household name, a request to be traded doesn't get blasted on podcasts or social media. And that's what didn't happen to former Green Bay Packers defender Preston Smith. He revealed
Preston Smith Reflects on 'Relentless' Steelers Performance in Debut
The Pittsburgh Steelers got a clutch performance from edge rusher Preston Smith, who made a strong first impression after his trade.
Packers’ Defensive Ends Respond to Preston Smith Trade
The Green Bay Packers returned to the practice field on Monday with a major change at defensive end following the trade of Preston Smith to th
Steelers' Preston Smith: Records sack in win
Smith recorded three solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders. The outside linebacker played Sunday after getting traded to the Steelers on Tuesday.
Packers players react to Preston Smith getting traded to the Steelers
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Rashan Gary appreciates impact Preston Smith had as 'big brother'
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