The Pittsburgh Steelers have cut ties with outside linebacker Preston Smith. Pittsburgh acquired Smith via trade with the Green Bay Packers this past season, and he is the first big release they have made leading up to free agency.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released outside linebacker Preston Smith, the team announced on Friday, an expected move that will come with significant salary-cap savings.

With the Pittsburgh Steelers in the market for a wide receiver this offseason, one NFL analyst predicts the team will sign a Buffalo Bills five-time Pro Bowler who is slated to hit the open market in 2025.