Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Commanders Sign Preston Smith to Bolster Injury-Hit Defense
The Washington Commanders football team has brought back Preston Smith, a player who used to play for them.
They needed help on defense because some players got hurt.
Smith is good at rushing the other team's quarterback and has played well before.
He played for the Commanders before and then played for other teams before coming back.
The team hopes Smith will help them win games.
The Washington Commanders signed Preston Smith to strengthen their defensive line.
The signing was made due to injuries on the defensive line and the loss of Jonathan Jones.
Smith played for the Commanders in the past, recording 24.5 sacks in four seasons.
Smith recently played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, recording 2 sacks in eight games.
The Commanders lost to the Green Bay Packers in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season.
- Who
- The Washington Commanders
- What
- Signed veteran defensive end Preston Smith to strengthen their defense.
- When
- Before Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season.
- Where
- Washington
- Why
- To address defensive needs due to injuries and fill the spot vacated by Jonathan Jones
- Player Signed
- Preston Smith
- Team
- Washington Commanders
- Position
- Defensive End
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 265 pounds
- Smith's Former Team
- Pittsburgh Steelers