O ne of the new names that Green Bay Packers fans are going to have to get used to hearing moving forward is Brenton Cox Jr. With the trade of Preston Smith sending the pass-rushe

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 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.

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

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.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Packers are trading Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday. Per Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Packers are getting a seventh-round pick in return for Smith.

Smith's trade mirrors that of when the Packers traded Rasul Douglas in 2023 to the Buffalo Bills for a 2024 third-round draft selection. Packers fans reacted to the trade with appreciation to Smith for his time in Green Bay while some were also confused about the return.