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Steelers' Preston Smith Says He Requested Trade from Packers Ahead of NFL Deadline

Veteran linebacker Preston Smith was traded from the Green Bay Packers to the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of Tuesday's deadline, and it was exactly what he wanted.

Smith told reporters on Wednesday that he had requested to be traded from the Packers "a couple of weeks ago."

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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