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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.

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

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.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / February 17

Panthers should kick tires on 70-sack veteran who just became available

A few veteran NFL players have already gotten their pink slips. It’s that time of the year where every team is either looking to put itself in a better situation regarding the proposed salary cap—estimated at $275 million maximum via Spotrac, and $272.5 million base by Over the Cap.

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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Steelers release Preston Smith

Smith lasted just a half-season in Pittsburgh following his trade from Green Bay The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Friday that they have parted ways with former Green Bay Packers edge defender Preston Smith, who they released.

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 / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / February 14

Steelers Release Former Packers LB

In anticipation of free agency and the new league year commencing in just under a month, the Pittsburgh Steelers have begun making moves to free up 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

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

'99% Chance' Steelers Cut Star Pass Rusher, Could Land With Ravens, Saints

The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired pass rusher Preston Smith for next to nothing at the 2024 trade deadline, and they could cut him after half a season on the team.

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.

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

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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 / Yardbarker / June 18

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

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