Packers trade Preston Smith to Steelers; Lukas Van Ness to start as edge rusher

The Green Bay Packers traded veteran edge rusher Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a seventh-round pick in 2025, creating an opening for a starting defensive end. Lukas Van Ness, a former first-round pick, is the leading candidate to take over the role, and he is currently listed as the team's starting edge rusher opposite Rashan Gary. Other players expected to see more playing time following this trade include Kingsley Enagbare, Aarron Mosby, and Brenton Cox.