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.
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.
Preston Smith's reason for trade request may explain Packers' pass-rush problem
Preston Smith revealed that he requested a trade from the Packers, and his reasoning could explain their pass-rush problems.
Preston Smith Explains Why He Requested Trade From Packers
Following his first practice in Pittsburgh, Smith met with the media and revealed that he had requested a trade out of Green Bay—and that the Packers' front office had complied with his request. Kevin Gorman of Tribune-Review Sports shared video of Smith's media session.
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 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.
Packers’ Defensive Ends Respond to Preston Smith Trade
The Green Bay Packers returned to the practice field on Monday with a major change at defensive end following the trade of Preston Smith to th
Packers players react to Preston Smith getting traded to the Steelers
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