Steelers launch Preston Smith in cap-saving transfer

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers launched outdoors linebacker Preston Smith on Friday, a transfer that saves them greater than $13 million in 2025 cap area.

The Steelers acquired Smith, 33, for edge dashing depth on the commerce deadline in November. They despatched a 2025 seventh-round decide to the Inexperienced Bay Packers in return.

Smith, although, was inactive in two of the Steelers’ ultimate three video games, together with their playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Smith recorded 2 sacks, 1 fumble restoration and 13 mixed tackles in eight video games total for Pittsburgh.

A 2015 second-round decide by Washington, Smith hits the open market previous to free company as a 10-year veteran with 70.5 profession sacks in stints with Washington, Inexperienced Bay and Pittsburgh.