The Green Bay Packers need a big year out of defensive lineman TJ Slaton and what he did in the preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals is exactly what they are looking for.
Slaton played only eight snaps but made a strong impression as a run defender and pass rusher. According to Pro Football Focus, he had two tackles that constituted a “failure” for the Bengals’ offense and two quarterback pressures.
The Packers are promoting Slaton to a starting role this season following the departures of Jarran Reed and Dean Lowry.