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Steelers obtain veteran pass rusher Preston Smith from Packers

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11/5/2024 7:55:19 PM
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are staying busy in the trade market, acquiring veteran pass rusher Preston Smith from the Packers in exchange fo9r a 2025 seventh-round draft pick according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.

The 10-year veteran, a second-round pick of Washington in 2015, spent four years there before signing with the Packers in 2019. He had 2.5 sacks in nine starts with Green Bay this season.

The move will mean more reps and starts for 2024 first-rounder Lukas Van Ness. In Pittsburgh, Smith joins a rotation led by T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.

Smith is signed through 2026. His salary for 2024 is $3.2 million. Next year, he makes $12 million.


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