The Pittsburgh Steelers made the expected acquisition of a veteran receiver ahead of the NFL's trade deadline, trading for former New York Jets wideout Mike Williams. Pittsburgh then surprised many when they traded for former Green Bay Packers edge rusher Preston Smith, who told reporters on Wednesday that he had asked for a trade weeks earlier.

Former Packers’ OLB Preston Smith’s unexpected trade to the Steelers adds valuable depth to the defense, and was surprising to fans alike.

One of the team's newest players, Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Preston Smith, who was acquired via trade with the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, addressed the media for the first time since the deadline deal.