Preston Smith: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Steelers Free Agent Rumor Could Bolster Rival Defense

A former Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher could assist a division rival with its weakening pass rush. The Cincinnati Bengals need an edge rusher and have

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / March 3

Several Teams Showing Interest in Steelers Free-Agent Linebacker

Several teams have reportedly shown interest in signing Pittsburgh Steelers free-agent linebacker Preston Smith. A little more than two weeks after the Pittsburgh Steelers released veteran linebacker Preston Smith, it seems his market is already starting to heat up.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / March 2

Bills targeting pass rusher from AFC rival in free agency, per report

The Buffalo Bills may not be able to take a huge swing for a premier edge rusher this offseason, but they seem committed to make some type of move at the position.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 1

Bills Reportedly Among Interested Teams In Veteran OLB Preston Smith

Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda reports that three teams expressed interest in veteran OLB Preston Smith at the Combine. According to Pauline, the Bills are

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Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 20

Steelers' Strategic Initial Plan For Preston Smith Severely Backfired During Demoralizing 5-Game Losing Streak

The Pittsburgh Steelers have shocked fans this offseason with some of the moves they've made, and more so with the ones they haven't. Fans, who were outraged by the end-of-season slump, wanted sweeping changes, heads to roll, and a blood sacrifice to be made.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / February 17

Steelers Starting Defender Named Cut Candidate

The Pittsburgh Steelers got the ball rolling when they released outside linebacker Preston Smith, but that won't be the end of their cost-cutting measures over the next few weeks.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / February 17

Steelers Named Landing Spot for Bucs Pro Bowl WR

After releasing outside linebacker Preston Smith, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a little over $53 million in cap space to work with this offseason. Wide receiver remains a glaring hole on the team's roster, and while they could address the position in the NFL Draft or via trade, free agency may represent their best route forward.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / February 15

Steelers Salary Cap Situation after Preston Smith Release

The Pittsburgh Steelers had plenty of salary cap space entering the 2025 offseason, but general manager Omar Khan went out and made himself some more on Friday, with the release of veteran outside linebacker Preston Smith.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / February 14

Steelers Cut Respected Edge Rusher

All fans can reasonably ask of their favorite team is for them to make good-process decisions. Nobody can guarantee a championship, but if decisions are made for the right reasons, allocating resources well and ensuring one’s actions simply make sense, meaningful football becomes more likely.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / February 14

Steelers release veteran edge-rusher

The Steelers have released veteran outside linebacker Preston Smith, per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, clearing $13.4M in 2025 cap space and $14.1M in 2026.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 14

Steelers Make First Offseason Move As Organization Releases Veteran Defender

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to be aggressive during the 2025 offseason, and to do that the organization needs to make moves to free up some cap space.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / February 14

Steelers Cut Ties with Veteran Outside Linebacker, Add Significant Salary Cap Space

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released outside linebacker Preston Smith, the team announced on Friday, an expected move that will come with significant salary-cap savings.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 14

Steelers Release OLB Preston Smith

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Friday that they’ve released veteran OLB Preston Smith. We already had Smith listed as a potential cap casualty in our

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / January 31

Insider Reveals '99 Percent' Chance Steelers Cut Respected Veteran

For a team out of range of a major quarterback shakeup, the Pittsburgh Steelers must be big players in free agency. Maybe that ends up being a splash like receiver Tee Higgins, or an established starting corner like D.J.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 30

Report: Steelers to Cut Veteran LB

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to reshape a few positions on the defensive side of the ball, and are looking for a bit of youth movement in 2025. And one player could be on his way out to make room for that transition.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 29

Steelers Revealing Their Plans For Preston Smith In 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a bold move at the 2024 trade deadline, hoping Preston Smith would provide a veteran boost to their pass rush. Sending a seventh-round pick to the Green Bay Packers for Smith seemed like a low-risk, high-reward move at the time.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 29

Steelers expected to release Preston Smith

When the Steelers obtained Preston Smith at the deadline, the trade looked to have given them a deep cadre of edge rushers. Smith joined T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig as Pittsburgh OLBs.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 29

Steelers Likely To Cut OLB Preston Smith

According to Tony Pauline, Steelers OLB Preston Smith is a likely cut candidate to save money for Pittsburgh this offseason. Pauline says he talked to

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / January 27

Steelers Edge Rusher Named Top Potential Salary Cap Casualty

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Preston Smith has been named the team’s top potential salary cap casualty for the 2025 offseason by Pro Football Network.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 14

Steelers' Preston Smith Gives Remarkable Comments About His New Team Following Exciting Week 10 Victory

The Pittsburgh Steelers sit on top of the AFC North currently with a 7-2 record. After defeating the Washington Commanders 28-27 Sunday, the Steelers have continued to prove themselves.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 14

Steelers' Preston Smith Is Ready To Make Some 'Exciting Historical Plays' Against The Ravens In Week 11

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for their first divisional matchup of the season. They currently hold a half game lead over the Baltimore Ravens, so a win for either team in Week 11 gives them control of the AFC North.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / November 7

The Packers Say Farewell to Preston Smith

About an hour and a half before the NFL Trade Deadline on Tuesday afternoon, the Packers traded LB Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a 7th round pick.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / November 6

The Benefits and Risks of the Green Bay Packers Trade of Preston Smith

The Green Bay Packers made one move at the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday. They traded edger rusher Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick in 2025.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / November 5

Steelers land veteran pass-rusher in trade with Packers

The 31-year-old has collected eight sacks or more in each of the last three seasons and ends his Packers career with 44 sacks over five-plus seasons.

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Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 5

Trade: Packers Trading OLB Preston Smith To Steelers

According to Ian Rapoport, the Steelers are acquiring Packers OLB Preston Smith in a trade. Matt Schneidman reports the Steelers will give up a 2025 seventh-round

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / June 24

Packers Preston Smith “Aging Like Fine Wine” Heading into Year 10

Green Bay Packers pass rusher Preston Smith is in a peculiar spot heading into the 2024 season. Embarking on Year 10 of his NFL career, he is one of the players the team will be relying upon for leadership.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / June 18

Packers veteran defender believes he's aging 'like fine wine'

Much of the Packers' success last season was thanks to their younger players, but one of their veterans believes he'll be just as big of a factor this season.

Insider shares thoughts on Jordan Love's stance in negotiations with Packers

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Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / June 14

Analyst Suggests Preston Smith as Packers Trade Candidate

The Green Bay Packers opened up a lot of cap space with De’Vondre Campbell’s Post-June 1st release hitting the books. They can use some of that space to address some depth issues they have on the roster and work toward an extension for quarterback Jordan Love.