It’s a bumpy off-season for some former Packers, as the Steelers recently announced that they are releasing Preston Smith from their roster only a year after acquiring him from the Packers. This move frees up quite a bit of cap space for the team to the tune of $12 million.
Preston Smith’s Packers Tenure
Boy, remember when Preston Smith showed up in Green Bay and immediately became a beast? He and Z. formed the “Smith Bros.” and wrecked opposing quarterbacks, with Preston racking up a career-high 12 sacks in his first year and even snagging a Defensive Player of the Week award.