Anthony Smith leaves Steelers; signs contract with Green Bay

STAFF/WIRE REPORT

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers signed safety Anthony Smith on Monday, their first free-agent deal of the offseason.

The 6-foot, 200-pound Smith spent his first three seasons in Pittsburgh and has four interceptions in 46 games.

He is a graduate of Hubbard High School and played at Syracuse University.

Several media outlets reported the Packers agreed to terms with Smith last week.

New Packers secondary coach Darren Perry was Smith’s position coach in 2006, and Smith’s experience playing in a 3-4 defensive alignment will come in handy as the Packers change their defensive scheme for next season.