Preston Smith (DE) — NFL transaction history: 3 moves

Preston Smith

3 moves · Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Commanders

DE · #52 · 33 yrs · 6-5, 265 lb · Mississippi State11 yrs experience · 2015 rd 2, pick 38

Preston Smith, a 2nd-round pick in 2015 (No. 38 overall), has played for three clubs since 2024, the last of them the Commanders (September 2025) — traded once along the way; most recently signed as a free agent by the Commanders on September 17, 2025.

Draft data: Pro Football Reference

Wed, Sep 17, 2025Free Agent SigningCommanders
Tue, Feb 18, 2025Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contractsSteelers → free agent
Tue, Nov 5, 2024Traded◆Packers → Steelers