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.
Instant analysis of Packers trading DE Preston Smith to Steelers
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Packers are trading Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday. Per Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Packers are getting a seventh-round pick in return for Smith.
Packers fans wish Preston Smith well after trade, feel seventh-round pick from Steelers wasn't a sufficient return. NFL Twitter reacts.
Smith's trade mirrors that of when the Packers traded Rasul Douglas in 2023 to the Buffalo Bills for a 2024 third-round draft selection. Packers fans reacted to the trade with appreciation to Smith for his time in Green Bay while some were also confused about the return.
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
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.
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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