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Adjusts contract Smith restructured his contract Saturday opening up close to $7 million in additional cap space for the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The Packers also restructured the contract of star cornerback Jaire Alexander, both necessary moves for the team to reach cap compliance. Smith was thought to be a potential cap casualty back in the pre-2021 offseason, but since then the 29-year-old pass rusher has tallied 17.5 sacks over the past two seasons and has become one of the team's most consistent pass rushers.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Smith discusses his recent string of sacks Green Bay Packers LB Preston Smith spoke to the media following Thursday's practice.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Tallies another sack in win Smith logged five tackles, one sack and one forced fumble in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Dolphins.

Impact After registering two sacks in Week 15 against the Rams, Smith collected one more in the Christmas Day matchup versus Miami. The veteran pass rusher is now just two tackles away from setting a new career high in that department, and he'll have an opportunity to reach that mark come New Year's Day when the Packers host Minnesota.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Smith pops ball in the air on strip-sack of Tagovailoa | Packers vs. Dolphins Green Bay Packers linebacker Preston Smith strip-sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the ball is recovered by the Dolphins.

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Snags two more sacks Smith had three tackles (two solo) and two sacks in Monday's 24-12 victory over the Rams.

Impact Smith is coming on late in the season, recording a total of four sacks over his last four appearances. He needs 2.5 sacks over the final three weeks to reach double digits in the sack column for the first time since 2019 and just the second time in his career.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Smith: 'We gotta focus on what we can control' LB Preston Smith says the team is taking each week as a playoff game after the Packers' 24-12 win over the LA Rams on Monday night at Lambea...

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Preston Smith's grip strength is 100 on sack of Baker Mayfield | Packers vs. Rams Green Bay Packers linebacker Preston Smith shows off his grip strength on a sack of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Preston Smith's grip strength is 100 on sack of Mayfield Green Bay Packers linebacker Preston Smith shows off his grip strength on a shoestring sack of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • NFL.COM

Preston Smith says Jalen Hurts is a 'playmaker' Green Bay Packers LB Preston Smith talks about the difficulties of facing Eagles QB Jalen Hurts.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Collects 1.5 sacks Thursday Smith recorded five tackles (two solo) and 1.5 sacks during Thursday's 27-17 loss to the Titans.

Impact Smith's 1.5 sacks Thursday accounts for the first time that the 30-year-old was able to get home to the opposing team's quarterback since the Packers' Week 5 matchup against the Giants. Smith now has 36 tackles, five sacks and one pass defensed through Green Bay's first 11 games, and he'll look to remain one of the team's key defensive contributors in Week 12 versus Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Smith powers through Titans' offensive line to sack Ryan Tannehill Green Bay Packers linebacker Preston Smith sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • NFL.COM

Preston Smith leads Packers' invasion of Tannehill for team's first sack Green Bay Packers linebacker Preston Smith sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • NFL.COM

Happy Birthday to LB Preston Smith! Green Bay Packers LB Preston Smith celebrates his birthday on Nov. 17, 2022.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Ex-Raider Abram reunites with old friends in Green Bay

Some familiar faces are helping new Green Bay Packers safety Johnathan Abram adapt to switching teams at midseason as the former first-round draft pick looks to rejuvenate his care...

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Playing in Week 9 Smith (shoulder/neck) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Lions, Mike Spofford of the team's official site reports.

Impact Smith was limited during practice all week with shoulder and neck issues, but he's since been cleared for action for Sunday's contest in Detroit. The veteran is slated to operate in his usual role as the Packers' starting outside linebacker in Week 9.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Smith is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions due to shoulder and neck injuries, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith saw a fairly normal workload during last week's loss to the Bills but was limited at practice all week due to his shoulder and neck issues. If he's unable to suit up against Detroit, Jonathan Garvin and Kingsley Enagbare are candidates to see increased work.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Packers visit Detroit in matchup of slumping NFC North teams

The Green Bay Packers are trying to snap a four-game losing streak and the Detroit Lions are attempting to break out of a five-game skid as they match up

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Preston Smith says this week is a 'chance to prove ourselves' Green Bay Packers LB Preston Smith talks about Josh Allen and this Sunday's' matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Preston Smith: 'We have to do whatever it takes to get back on the right track' Green Bay Packers linebacker Preston Smith spoke to the media on Sunday after the 23-21 road loss to the Washington Commanders.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Packers LB Preston Smith excited for long-awaited return to Washington Veteran linebacker returns to FedExField for the first time Sunday

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Preston Smith: 'I had so many great memories in D.C.' Green Bay Packers LB Preston Smith talks about his excitement returning to Washington for the first time since becoming a Packer.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Packers offense shut down in 2nd half in loss to Giants

Aaron Rodgers had warned before the Packers’ trip to London that the team’s habit of only putting together one good offensive half per game wasn’t sustainable

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Preston Smith: Giants 'capitalized on our mistakes' Packers linebacker Preston Smith spoke to the media on Sunday about Green Bay's 27-22 loss to the New York Giants and the atmosphere in Lond...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Preston Smith: Giants 'capitalized on our mistakes'

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Preston Smith contains Daniel Jones for first sack of the day Green Bay Packers linebacker Preston Smith contains Daniel Jones for first sack of the day.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • NFL.COM

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