The Green Bay Packers wanted to open the door to more opportunities for the team's young edge rushers, so general manager Brian Gutekunst sent soon-to-be 32-year-old defensive end Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.

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

Upon joining the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the trade deadline on Tuesday, both wide receiver Mike Williams and edge rusher Preston Smith have a chance to make franchise history and do something only one player in league history has ever done.