MARCH 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
PRESTON SMITH
32 TCKL •
0 INT •
4.5 SCK
32 TCKL
0 INT
4.5 SCK
Steelers predicted to replace Preston Smith with disgruntled $45M edge rusher | Sporting News The Pittsburgh Steelers may look to add an edge rusher this offseason after the team cut ties with Preston Smith, as expected. One NFL analy...
Bills have reportedly 'expressed a desire' to sign veteran pass-rusher in free agency Preston Smith has recorded eight sacks or more in six seasons.
MARCH 1 • SYRACUSE.COM
Let go by Pittsburgh The Steelers released Smith on Friday.
Impact Smith began last season with Green Bay before he was traded to Pittsburgh in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round draft pick in early November. The veteran pass rusher recorded a sack in his first game with the Steelers in Week 10 but didn't notch another one until Week 18. Smith generally underperformed during his half season with Pittsburgh to the extent that he was a healthy scratch for the team's wild-card loss to Baltimore. By parting ways with Smith, the Steelers will clear $12 million in cap space for next season, per Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers release LB Preston Smith, creating more than $13 million in cap space for next season Smith was acquired at the trade deadline and had two sacks in eight games for the Steelers.
FEBRUARY 15 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Production falls off in 2024 Smith tallied 32 total tackles (12 solo), including 4.5 sacks, over 17 regular-season games with the Packers and Steelers in 2024.
Impact Smith was traded from the Packers to the Steelers in early November, but he was actually more productive during his time in Green Bay. The veteran pass rusher recorded six more tackles and 0.5 more sacks as a Packer, playing 138 additional defensive snaps despite appearing in only one more game. Smith's time in Pittsburgh may also be nearing an end, as he was a healthy scratch in two of the team's final three games this season. However, Smith remains under contract through 2026, so he could very well stay in Pittsburgh and serve as a rotational edge rusher next season.
JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Why are Mason McCormick, Preston Smith inactive for Steelers vs. Ravens? | Sporting News The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their list of inactives ahead of the wild-card game against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night and...
JANUARY 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Inactive for wild-card round Smith (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's AFC wild-card game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Smith was acquired by the Steelers from the Packers in early November, and across eight regular-season games he posted 13 tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks. However, the veteran edge rusher will be sidelined for Saturday's contest, which means Nick Herbig and Jeremiah Moon will serve as the backups behind starters T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones, Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. inactive for Christmas clash
The Kansas City Chiefs will try to lock up the top seed in the AFC without star defensive end Chris JonesDECEMBER 25, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Steelers look to avoid another misstep against the Browns, 2 weeks after losing in the snow
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns will meet for the second time in 17 days when the Browns visit Acrisure Stadium on SundayDECEMBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers' Herbig Embracing Preston Smith The Pittsburgh Steelers added more than just a veteran contributor when they traded for edge rusher Preston Smith.
NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • SACBEE.COM
Steelers' Preston Smith Sets Big Goal Newly acquired linebacker Preston Smith sets ambitious goals as the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to defend their AFC North lead.
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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 in an upgraded pass rushNOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Patrick Queen, Mike Williams, Preston Smith, Jeremiah Moon Media Availability (Nov. 13)
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Steelers LB Alex Highsmith to miss showdown with Ravens because of ankle injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers will head into their AFC North showdown with rival Baltimore without outside linebacker Alex HighsmithNOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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.
Impact The outside linebacker played Sunday after getting traded to the Steelers on Tuesday. Now, with Alex Highsmith dealing with a potentially serious ankle injury, Smith may be in line to see more snaps. The veteran had 19 tackles (six solo), including 2.5 sacks, in nine games with the Packers this season.
NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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 a Week 11 matc...
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • PACKERS.COM
Officially active for Week 10 Smith is active for Sunday's game against Washington, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Despite being acquired at the trade deadline Tuesday, Smith appears to have picked up the Steelers' defensive playbook well enough to make his Pittsburgh debut Sunday. He'll rotate with T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith at outside linebacker, and Smith should see heavy usage immediately due to Nick Herbig (hamstring) being sidelined.
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Set to make Steelers debut Smith will make his debut with the Steelers on Sunday against the Commanders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Smith was acquired by the Steelers from the Packers on Tuesday, and the 2015 second-round pick will waste no time in suiting up for Pittsburgh. Across his nine regular-season appearances with Green Bay, Smith accumulated 19 tackles (six solo), including 2.5 sacks. With Nick Herbig (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's game, Smith will be the primary backup at outside linebacker behind starters T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
What Did Preston Smith Say About Joining Steelers? The Pittsburgh Steelers’ newest acquisition, linebacker Preston Smith, is quickly getting comfortable with his new team.
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Injury Ups Ante for Preston Smith's Steelers Debut The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without Nick Herbig, thrusting edge rusher Preston Smith into a more important role in Week 10.
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Pittsburgh visits Washington in a clash of teams that are on unexpected playoff tracks
Neither the Pittsburgh Steelers nor the Washington Commanders were expected to make the playoffs before the season startedNOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Packers urged to replace Preston Smith with first team All-SEC pass rusher | Sporting News The Green Bay Packers pass rush has struggled this season. However, they still traded Preston Smith after he requested to be moved. They cou...
NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Packers urged to replace Preston Smith with Texas A&M pass rusher | Sporting News The Green Bay Packers pass rush has struggled this season. However, they still traded Preston Smith after he requested to be moved. They now...
NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Packers urged to replace Preston Smith with All-SEC pass rusher | Sporting News The Green Bay Packers traded Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers at the NFL trade deadline. This leaves a hole at the position they nee...
NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Steelers visit Washington looking to extend their best start since 2020
TNOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
