Following his first practice in Pittsburgh, Smith met with the media and revealed that he had requested a trade out of Green Bay—and that the Packers' front office had complied with his request. Kevin Gorman of Tribune-Review Sports shared video of Smith's media session.

Preston Smith said he requested a trade and wanted to go back to the 3-4 defense before the Packers dealt him to the Steelers.

Preston Smith, who was acquired by the Steelers ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, says he asked the Packers to move him weeks ago.