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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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 players react to Preston Smith getting traded to the Steelers
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Packers’ Defensive Ends Respond to Preston Smith Trade
With Preston Smith traded to the Steelers, more will be demanded of Lukas Van Ness, Kingsley Enagbare and Arron Mosby in a position group led by Rashan Gary.
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Preston Smith trade grades: Did Steelers or Packers win deal for edge rusher?
The Green Bay Packers agreed to trade edge rusher Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a ...
Steelers expect Nick Herbig back this week, Preston Smith likely to play more
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed at his Tuesday press conference that Alex Highsmith is going to miss time with an ...
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Packers' pass rushers attempt to make statement as they open post-Smith era against struggling Bears
Green Bay's new defensive scheme under first-year coordinator Jeff Hafley has produced more turnovers but hasn't yet resulted ...
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Packers' pass rushers tackle struggling Bears without Preston Smith
Green Bay showed confidence in its other pass rushers by sending veteran Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a ...
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Alex Highsmith’s injury thrusts Steelers deadline addition Preston Smith into larger role
Speaking Tuesday, coach Mike Tomlin characterized Highsmith’s status as “week to week.” “Makes it even cooler that we have a ...
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How the Steelers integrated new additions Preston Smith, Mike Williams, plus other Steelers Week 10 snap count takeaways
Welcome back to Steelers snap counts. About as easy a choice as it gets: New wide receiver Mike Williams played just nine ...
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Rashan Gary appreciates impact Preston Smith had as 'big brother'
Green Bay Packers DL Rashan Gary spoke with the media following the team's bye week. The Packers take on the Chicago Bears in ...