The Pittsburgh Steelers made the expected acquisition of a veteran receiver ahead of the NFL's trade deadline, trading for former New York Jets wideout Mike Williams. Pittsburgh then surprised many when they traded for former Green Bay Packers edge rusher Preston Smith, who told reporters on Wednesday that he had asked for a trade weeks earlier.

The Pittsburgh Steelers added a few new players to their roster ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET NFL trade deadline. After NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported

The Steelers have agreed to a trade with the Jets to acquire wide receiver Mike Williams and have also acquired pass rusher Preston Smith from the Packers.

As part of their lengthy quest to acquire a wide receiver, the Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly inquired about the availability of Seattle Seahawks

On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers were buyers ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Pittsburgh pulled on a pair of significant trades acquiring wide receiver Mike Williams and edge defender Preston Smith.