"ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Commanders are going to sign veteran pass rusher Preston Smith, a source told ESPN, bolstering a defensive line that just lost one of its starters. Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr., was placed on injured reserve earlier this week after suffering a season-ending torn left quadriceps in a Week 2 loss at Green Bay. Washington had signed Wise in the offseason, wanting to strengthen its run defense with a powerful edge setter."
"Smith has 70.4 career sacks, with 44 coming during his time with the Packers. He finished with two sacks in eight games last season for the Steelers. At 6-foot-5, 265 pounds, Smith offers versatility; he can rush from the end or inside as well as from a stand-up position. He has played in both four- and three-man fronts. The Commanders like to use different fronts and line packages."
Preston Smith will sign with the Washington Commanders, providing a veteran pass-rushing option after Deatrich Wise Jr. was placed on injured reserve with a season-ending torn left quadriceps suffered in Week 2 at Green Bay. Wise had been signed to strengthen the run defense. Smith was drafted by Washington in the second round in 2015 and recorded 24.5 sacks across four seasons before joining Green Bay in 2019. He later played for the Packers and finished last season with two sacks in eight games for the Steelers. Smith has 70.4 career sacks, stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 265 pounds, and can rush from the end, inside or a stand-up position while playing in four- and three-man fronts.
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