Steelers release LB Smith in cap-saving move

Brooke PryorFeb 14, 2025, 07:03 PM ET

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PITTSBURGH — The Steelers released outside linebacker Preston Smith on Friday, a move that saves them more than $13 million in 2025 cap space.

The Steelers acquired Smith, 33, for edge rushing depth at the trade deadline in November. They sent a 2025 seventh-round pick to the Green Bay Packers

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