Packers search to fill void Preston Smith leaves

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 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.
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.
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 Explains Why He Requested Trade From Packers
The Green Bay Packers on Tuesday traded pass rusher Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round pick. The Packers' trade of Smith, who has amassed at least eight sacks in each of the last three seasons,
Packers trade Preston Smith to Steelers
The Packers announced that they have traded longtime linebacker and defensive lineman Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers, pending a physical. According to Smith, he requested a trade because he was not a fan of Jeff Hafley's defense scheme and feels Pittsburgh's system Is a better fit.
Steelers’ Preston Smith Sets Big Goal vs. Ravens
Newly acquired linebacker Preston Smith sets ambitious goals as the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to defend their AFC North lead.
Steelers make another trade: Green Bay edge rusher Preston Smith coming to Pittsburgh
Preston Smith, a defensive lineman with the Green Bay Packers, is being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to reports Tuesday. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Steelers will send a seventh-round draft pick to Green Bay in exchange for the veteran pass rusher.
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.
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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 ...
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'I got what I asked for': Preston Smith requested a trade from the Packers a few weeks ago
Preston Smith wasn't surprised when Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst called him on Tuesday to inform him that he had been traded. After all, Smith wanted out after six ...
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Packers land dream Preston Smith replacement in 2025 NFL mock draft
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst is one of the best in the business at fixing the team's biggest needs. He ...