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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Packers players react to Preston Smith getting traded to the Steelers
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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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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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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It only took 1 game for Preston Smith to prove why he wanted Packers trade
If only the Green Bay Packers could make deals with the New York Jets every time. The Pittsburgh Steelers are a smart team, ...
Former Packers edge rusher Preston Smith reveals he requested trade
Before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, the Green Bay Packers made a deal, sending veteran edge rusher Preston Smith to ...
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Preston Smith’s departure ends an era for Packers’ massive free-agent class in 2019
It was a sharp pivot from the Green Bay Packers’ standard procedure when they signed four free agents in 24 hours in 2019.