"The Commanders needed another capable performer in their edge rushing room after losing Deatrich Wise Jr. His quad injury suffered against the Green Bay Packers requires season-ending surgery, which has left Washington in a hole they need to get out of quickly. Adam Peters reacted swiftly as expected. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Commanders have signed Smith before preparations for their Week 3 game against the Las Vegas Raiders gather pace."
"This is an emotional return for Smith. He was drafted by Washington in 2015, spending four years with the franchise en route to 24.5 sacks. A high-profile move to the Packers followed, which saw the dominant edge threat take his game to entirely new heights. After six profitable years in Green Bay, Smith was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers before the 2024 deadline. He didn't do enough to get another commitment from the franchise, and he's been seeking the right opportunity ever since. Now, at almost 33 years old, he comes back to where it all began in Washington."
The Washington Commanders signed veteran edge rusher Preston Smith after Deatrich Wise Jr. suffered a season-ending quad injury. Smith earned a contract following a workout and arrives as the team prepares for Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Smith previously spent four seasons in Washington (2015–2018) and recorded 24.5 sacks before developing further with six productive years in Green Bay and a brief stint with Pittsburgh. At nearly 33 years old, Smith returns as an immediate, short-term roster solution. The addition addresses an urgent need but raises concerns about reliance on aging veterans and rapid acclimation.
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