One of the most underrated acquisitions at the 2024 NFL trade deadline was OLB Preston Smith being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It had been reported in recent days that while wide receiver was a major area of concern for the Steel City, the team could prioritize trading for edge rusher depth.
Much to the surprise of absolutely no one, the team did, in fact, acquire a wide receiver at the deadline, Mike Williams from the New York Jets, but also acquired defensive depth from the Green Bay Packers in the 31-year-old Smith, who should plug in nicely behind outside linebackers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.
While fans of the Black and Gold have been clamoring for their team to make a WR trade for months, Smith was a welcomed surprise. Here are some of the best reactions to Pittsburgh trading a 2025 seventh-round draft pick for the Green Bay Packers’ OLB Preston Smith.
Thank you Omar Khan for letting me know you’re still employed by #Steelers 😁 Great work today trading for OLB Preston Smith and WR Mike Williams. These players will help team down the stretch! #HereWeGo
— Marc Bowers (@marcbowers7) November 6, 2024
Preston Smith Welcome to Steelers Nations, Brother. Wish you the Best of Health and Continue Success on the Football Field. Let’s Get it. Go Steelers!! 😊👊🏈 https://t.co/8bPeNlog2P
— Anthony S. (@snoopydawg44us) November 6, 2024
Better than the Ravens who watched the Steelers trade for Preston Smith for a 7th round pick and then decided to trade for a washed up cornerback.
— Tankerdarren (@DCountryBoyC) November 6, 2024
Preston Smith is a true professional and an immediate upgrade for any team. Truly a loss for the Packers, but he deserves a solid franchise, such as the Steelers.
— Walter Jones (@wbjones34911) November 5, 2024
I see my Steelers made some good moves with those trades. Mike Williams & Preston Smith ?! Sign me up! They might not be who they used to be but they can definitely help. Cause ngl, the remaining games we gotta play, top 5 toughest schedule
— JiRAiYA Sensei (@touks1801) November 5, 2024
About my Steelers picking up Preston Smith: I love it!
Yes he is 31 and turns 32 in 12 days, BUT he is one of the most productive veterans in the NFL and joins one of the best defenses in the league.
I’m all for it! pic.twitter.com/naIZclSzr1
— Bernard Oliver (@boliver36) November 5, 2024
