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Steelers acquire Mike Williams and Preston Smith in separate deals before deadline: reports
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Steelers acquire Mike Williams and Preston Smith in separate deals before deadline: reports

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the playoffs.

According to multiple reports, the Steelers will sign wide receiver Mike Williams from the New York Jets and edge rusher Preston Smith from the Green Bay Packers.

The Steelers have been trying to acquire a wide receiver since the offseason. They missed Brandon Aiyuk and Davante Adams and were reportedly close to a deal for Christian Kirk before he was injured.

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Mike Williams celebrates

New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams celebrates a first down reception against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

The Jets receive a 2025 fifth-round pick in the Williams deal, while the Packers receive a 2025 seventh-round pick for Smith.

Last season with the Los Angeles Chargers, Williams tore his ACL 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 underdog as the receiving room was full of Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard and Malachi Corley.

With the Jets, Williams caught 12 passes for 166 yards in nine games.

In his career, the 30-year-old has recorded 321 receptions for 4,972 yards and 31 touchdowns in eight seasons.

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Mike Williams makes the catch

The Jets’ Mike Williams made the catch, but the Denver Broncos beat New York 10-9 at MetLife Stadium. (IMAGN)

The pairing of Russell Wilson and Williams has the potential to be a good match. Williams excels at making contested catches, and Wilson loves throwing the ball deep and giving his receivers a chance to make a play.

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 9 games for the Packers this season. In his 10-year career, the 31-year-old has recorded 68.5 career sacks.

Smith is another weapon in an already fearsome pass rush that includes TJ Watt, Alex Highsmith and Cameron Heyward.

Over his 10-year career, Smith has also been remarkably durable, missing just one game in 2021.

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Preston Smith celebrates

Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Preston Smith celebrates after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field. (Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images)

The Steelers are 6-2 and are battling the Baltimore Ravens (6-3) for first place in the AFC North.

The Ravens secured a wide receiver of their own last week when they acquired former Steelers receiver Diontae Johnson in a trade with the Carolina Panthers.

Williams could make his Steelers debut on Sunday when they face the Washington Commanders at 1 p.m. ET.

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