The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the playoffs.
The Steelers are acquiring wide receiver Mike Williams from the New York Jets and edge rusher Preston Smith from the Green Bay Packers, according to multiple reports.
The Steelers have been looking to sign a wide receiver since the offseason. They missed out on Brandon Aiyuk and Davante Adams, and Christian Kirk was reportedly close to a deal before his injury.
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New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams celebrates a first-down reception against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. (Vincent Calchietta-Iman Images)
The Jets receive a 2025 fifth-round pick in the deal for Williams, and the Packers receive a 2025 seventh-round pick for Smith.
Williams tore his ACL last season with the Los Angeles Chargers and signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Jets.
Once the Jets acquired Adams, it seemed like Williams would end up being the odd man out, as the receiver room was crowded with Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, and Malachi Coley.
With the Jets, Williams caught 12 passes for 166 yards in nine games.
The 30-year-old has 321 receptions for 4,972 yards and 31 touchdowns in eight seasons in his career.
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Mike Williams of the Jets did it, but the Denver Broncos defeated New York 10-9 at MetLife Stadium. (Imagination)
The combination of Russell Wilson and Williams could be a good fit. Williams is good at bringing the ball to the catch, and Wilson loves throwing the ball deep to give his receivers a chance to make plays.
Williams will join a Steelers receiving group that includes George Pickens, Calvin Austin III and Van Jefferson.
As for Smith, he has 2.5 sacks in nine games against the Packers this season. The 31-year-old has 68.5 sacks over his 10-year career.
Smith is another weapon on an already fearsome pass rush that includes TJ Watt, Alex Highsmith and Cameron Heyward.
Smith has been extremely durable during his 10-year career, missing just one game in 2021.
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Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Preston Smith celebrates after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field. (Jeff Hanisch Iman Images)
The Steelers are 6-2 and are competing with the Baltimore Ravens (6-3) for first place in the AFC North.
The Ravens acquired a wide receiver of their own last week, acquiring former Steelers receiver Diontae Johnson in a trade with the Carolina Panthers.
Williams could make his Steelers debut Sunday against the Washington Commanders at 1 p.m. ET.
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