PRESTON SMITH NEWS

Records full practice Smith (shoulder) was listed as a full participant in the Packers' practice Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith injured his shoulder in Week 4 against the Steelers, and the severity of the injury was uncertain after the game. It seems the injury isn't too serious and Smith should be able to play in Week 5 against the Bengals. If Smith is unable to suit up Sunday, expect Chauncey Rivers and Jonathan Garvin to see increased snaps.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Smith (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Steelers, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith injured his shoulder making a tackle on the first drive of the game. The Packers are already without Za'Darius Smith (back), so it would be a big blow to their defense if Smith is unable to return. Chauncey Rivers and Jonathan Garvin will likely both see increased snaps in Smith's absence.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

First sack this season Smith tallied four tackles (three solo) and a sack in Sunday's 30-28 victory over the 49ers.

Impact Smith was shut out in the Week 2 box score despite playing 82 percent of the defensive snaps, but he bounced back Sunday, recording his first sack of the season and adding a tackle for loss. He and teammate Rashan Gary will be counted on to lead the Packers' pass rush in the absence of fellow edge defender Za'Darius Smith.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Packers placing OLB Za'Darius Smith on IR due to back issue

The back issue that bothered Green Bay outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith throughout the preseason will now force the Packers to play without their Pro Bowl pass rusher for the nex...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Removed from injury report Smith (head) has been removed from the Packers' injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Saints, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official website repots.

Impact Smith missed Thursday's practice due to a minor head injury. It looks like the team was just erring on the side of caution with his absence. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his projected role as starting edge rusher opposite Za'Darius Smith (back) with Rashan Gary rotating in.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice with minor injury Smith missed practice Thursday due to a minor head laceration, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith's head injury isn't concussion-related, and the injury is viewed as minor. While this development isn't expected to affect Smith's availability for Sunday's season opener against the Saints, it would still be nice to see him return to practice Friday, for peace of mind if nothing else.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Packers could be without LB Za'Darius Smith for opener

The Green Bay Packers could be missing one of their best players when they kick off the 2021 season

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New coordinator Barry gives energy boost to Packers' defense

New Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry can only hope his players display the same spirit on the field that he brings to meetings and practices

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aaron Rodgers not present as Packers open mandatory minicamp

Aaron Rodgers wasn’t with the Green Bay Packers for their first mandatory minicamp session

JUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

100-Day Bulldog Countdown: 91 Days - Former No. 91, DE Preston Smith Today, we look back at a former two star recruit turned NFL starter.

JUNE 5, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Packers: Everyone’s a winner with Preston Smith’s restructure After a quiet season by his high standards, something had to give when it came to Preston Smith's contract. The Green Bay Packers didn't wan...

MARCH 13, 2021 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Restructures deal Smith and the Packers have restructured his contract in order to lower the team's salary cap number, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Smith has agreed to a pay cut that will reduce his base salary to $1 million, while he'll also receive a $6.5 million signing bonus to go along with the opportunity to earn $4.4 million back in incentives. He only tallied four sacks in 2020 in what was ultimately seen as a disapointing season. As a result, he was seen as a potential release candidate for the Packers. Instead, he worked with the team and will presumably go into 2021 competing for playing time on the edge with Rashan Gary opposite Za'Darius Smith.

MARCH 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Packers: Why trading Preston Smith makes sense this offseason Preston Smith's future with the Green Bay Packers remains a mystery. There's been speculation about his future for months. Will the Packers...

MARCH 8, 2021 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Should Jacksonville Jaguars kick the tires on LB Preston Smith? The Jacksonville Jaguars lead the league in cap space and should be able to target pretty much every player they like in free agency. Should...

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Packers have a decision to make on Preston Smith’s future A year ago, the Smith Bros. proved to be one of the best pass-rushing combinations in football. But after a disappointing 2020 season, could...

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

NFC Matchups: Where else to start but Brady and Rodgers?

More than 100 players will suit up for Sunday’s NFC championship game

JANUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets make $1 million donation among 4 organizations

The New York Jets made a $1 million donation to four organizations as part of the team’s social justice, inclusion and diversity efforts

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Improved pass rush offers Packers reason for optimism

Green Bay outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith believes a simpler approach helped the Packers deliver their best pass-rushing performance of the season

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eagles seek to end slide, boost playoff hopes at Green Bay

The Philadelphia Eagles somehow still have a legitimate shot to win the NFC East even after losing three straight to drop four games below

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears stick with QB Trubisky after rough return to lineup

Mitchell Trubisky’s return to Chicago's starting lineup was a primetime flop

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns fumble for TD Smith had three tackles (two solo), a sack and returned a fumble for a touchdown during Sunday's 41-25 win over the Bears.

Impact 2020 has been a struggle for the 28-year-old, so it was a welcome sight to see him picking up a sack and a scoop-and-score during Sunday's divisional matchup. Smith has only 2.5 sacks through 11 games this season, though two of those sacks have come within the past three games.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' defense finally starting to produce more takeaways

The Green Bay Packers thrived on big plays from their defense last year but didn’t produce nearly enough of them the first half of this season

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Turnover-prone Trubisky returns but can't stop Bears' slide

Mitchell Trubisky couldn’t make the most of his second chance to lead the Chicago Bears’ offense

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodgers' 4 TD passes help Packers roll over Bears 41-25

Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers beat the slumping Chicago Bears 41-25 to pad their NFC North lead

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Preston Smith scoops up Mitchell Trubisky fumble for Packers defensive TD The Green Bay Packers score on defense with linebacker Preston Smith scooping up a fumble by Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and...

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • NFL.COM