Steelers Make Final Call on Future of LB Preston Smith

Is Preston Smith's Steelers release leading to a new superstar WR?
Something exciting may be brewing behind the scenes for the Pittsburgh Steelers. One of the most anticipated moves of the 2025 offseason took place on Friday with the release of Steelers OLB Preston S
Steelers release Preston Smith in a cost-cutting move
The Steelers released outside linebacker Preston Smith on Friday, the team announced. The move saves the Steelers $13.4 million in salary cap room for 2025. Smith, 32, arrived in Pittsburgh from Green Bay in a trade deadline deal in November. The Steelers sent a 2025 seventh-round pick to the Packers.
Steelers Make Final Call on Future of LB Preston Smith: Report
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made their final decision on edge rusher Preston Smith. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Feb. 14 that the Steelers have released Smith. The Steelers acquired the veteran edge rusher from the Green Bay Packers at the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 5.
Preston Smith Released By Steelers, Move Saves $12M in 2025 NFL Salary Cap Space
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Steelers release former Packers OLB Preston Smith
The Pittsburgh Steelers released outside linebacker Preston Smith, the team announced on Friday. Smith was traded by the Green Bay Packers to the Steelers in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2025 draft at the trade deadline in October.
Steelers release Preston Smith in cap-saving move
The Steelers released outside linebacker Preston Smith on Friday, a move that saves them more than $13 million in 2025 cap space.
Parting Ways with Linebacker Preston Smith Leaves Pittsburgh Steelers with a $53.2 Million Cap Size
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released linebacker Preston Smith, whom they had traded for from the Green Bay Packers four months ago. The release helps
Steelers updated NFL salary cap space after releasing Preston Smith
The Pittsburgh Steelers decided to part ways with edge rusher Preston Smith on Friday, which will open up more cap space for general manager Omar Khan. Here's a look at Pittsburgh's updated salary cap situation.
Steelers cut ties with veteran outside linebacker, add significant salary cap space
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released outside linebacker Preston Smith, the team announced on Friday, an expected move that will come with significant salary-cap savings.
Steelers Release OLB Preston Smith
The Steelers have released veteran outside linebacker Preston Smith, per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, clearing $13.4MM in 2025 cap space and $14.1MM in 2026. Pittsburgh will not have to account for any dead money from the move since they acquired Smith at the trade deadline in 2024.
Steelers Salary Cap Situation after Preston Smith Release
The Pittsburgh Steelers had plenty of salary cap space entering the 2025 offseason, but general manager Omar Khan went out and made himself some more on Friday, with the release of veteran outside linebacker Preston Smith.
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