The Green Bay Packers wanted to open the door to more opportunities for the team's young edge rushers, so general manager Brian Gutekunst sent soon-to-be 32-year-old defensive end Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.

Shortly after the Pittsburgh Steelers landing wide receiver Mike Williams from the New York Jets, they struck another deal. The Steelers acquired pass rusher Preston Smith from th

Preston Smith, who had 2.5 sacks this season, slowly has been getting less and less playing time. The Packers reportedly will get a seventh-round pick from the Steelers.