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Steelers land veteran pass-rusher in trade with Packers

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Nov 5, 2024 3:53 PM ET

The Pittsburgh Steelers are putting together a very active trade-deadline day by making a move to address their defense.

The Steelers acquired edge-rusher Preston Smith from the Green Bay Packers, according to multiple reports. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Steelers are giving up a seventh-round draft pick to land Smith.

Trade compensation update, per sources: Steelers are sending a 7th-round pick to the Packers in exchange for edge rusher Preston Smith. pic.twitter.com/7Ftww4qrM7

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 5, 2024

This is something of a defensive depth move for Pittsburgh, but a very good one. The 31-year-old Smith 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. He has 2.5 sacks so far in this campaign.

This marks the second trade the Steelers made on deadline day. They are serious about making a playoff run and winning their first postseason game since the 2016 season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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