'I got what I asked for': Preston Smith requested a trade from the Packers a few weeks ago
"A few weeks ago, I requested a trade," Smith told Pittsburgh media on Wednesday, a day after the Packers sent him to the Steelers for a seventh-round pick. "I got what I asked for." Playing time for Smith, who turns 32 on Nov. 17, has decreased this season. And he wasn't too fond of playing in new coordinator Jeff Hafley's 4-3 scheme.
5 things to know about new Steelers defender Preston Smith
Smith was an outside linebacker for most of his career with the Green Bay Packers, who ran a 3-4 defensive scheme until a coaching change in 2024. Six times in 10 seasons, Smith has recorded at least eight sacks, including a career-high 12 in 2019. In 2023, Smith had 48 tackles and eight sacks.
PITTSBURGH — Veteran edge rusher Preston Smith said Wednesday that he had requested a trade from the Green Bay Packers ...
Before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, the Green Bay Packers made a deal, sending veteran edge rusher Preston Smith to the ...
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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 ...
Deadline day was highlighted by the Washington Commanders acquiring four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the ...
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