PITTSBURGH -- Preston Smith wasn't surprised when he got the call Tuesday afternoon that he was heading from Green Bay to Pittsburgh at the trade deadline.
That's because, the veteran pass rusher said Wednesday, he requested a trade weeks earlier in search of a system that better fit his skillset.
"I didn't feel like I was being useful in the system, and it wasn't catering to my play style and moving forward," Smith said.
"I wasn't surprised when I got the call. I got what I asked for, and I'm at a place that -- a great place - with some great teammates, and I'm excited for the new start, and I'm excited for the rest of this journey for this season.