Former Packers star surprisingly released by Steelers

Prior to the 2024 NFL trade deadline, the Green Bay Packers made the move to send pass rusher Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

It was a bit of a shocking trade for the Packers' fan base. Smith had been rumored to be on the market, but the trade came just ahead of the deadline and no other moves were made to replace him.

Smith, who had been a key part of the defense for five and a half years, was gone.

While the trade in the moment came as a surprise, it's clear that Green Bay made the right choice. Smith went on to play in eight games with the Steelers, recording just 13 tackles and two sacks. He wasn't a "bust" for Pittsburgh, but he certainly wasn't a high impact player either.

Now,…