Former Packers’ OLB Preston Smith’s unexpected trade to the Steelers adds valuable depth to the defense, and was surprising to fans alike.

Packers fans wish Preston Smith well after trade, feel seventh-round pick from Steelers wasn't a sufficient return. NFL Twitter reacts. For the second straight season, the Green Bay Packers shipped a veteran defensive player at the trade deadline to an AFC team for draft capital and to shed salary cap.

Former Packers linebacker Preston Smith joins the Pittsburgh Steelers in a trade, adding depth to a defense with stars like TJ Watt.

Shortly after the Pittsburgh Steelers landing wide receiver Mike Williams from the New York Jets, they struck another deal. The Steelers acquired pass rusher Preston Smith from th

The Pittsburgh Steelers might be in first place in the AFC North. They're hardly coasting. Pittsburgh added wide receiver Mike Williams and outside linebacker Preston Smith at the trade deadline on Tuesday,

The Pittsburgh Steelers are trading for Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Preston Smith, according to multiple reports and confirmed to PennLive. Smith will be traded to the Steelers for just a seventh-round pick. Sources described Smith as a direct replacement for DeMarvin Leal.

Prior to Tuesday's trade deadline, the Steelers were able to secure a deal to fortify their defense by agreeing to trade for EDGE Preston Smith in a trade with the Green Bay Packers. In exchange for Smith, Pittsburgh is sending a seventh-round pick to Green Bay, according to multiple reports.

With the NFL’s trade deadline coming up at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, teams are getting active in the trade market, and the Packers are trading one of their veteran defensive players. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport,