T.J. Slaton: Everything you need to know

Slaton recorded 52 total tackles (19 solo), including 3.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season games in 2025. Slaton continued his iron-man streak this season, having now played five years in the NFL without missing a regular-season game. In his first year with the Bengals, the Florida product set career highs in total tackles and sacks while operating as one of the team's top interior defensive linemen. Entering the second season of his two-year, $14.1 million deal signed last offseason, Slaton is expected to remain an integral part of Cincinnati's defense in 2026.

Slaton is in line to sign a two-year, $15.1 million contract with the Bengals, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Slaton started all 17 regular-season games for the Packers in 2024, earning 30 combined tackles and 1.0 sacks. He should be expected to slot in next to B.J. Hill in the interior of the Bengals' offensive line this season.

Slaton finished the 2024 season with 30 tackles (15 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season contests. Slaton started all 17 games for the second consecutive season, but like fellow defensive tackle Kenny Clark, Slaton had his snaps dialed back under first-year DC Jeff Hafley, who rotated his linemen more than formed DC Joe Barry. After playing 56 percent of the snaps in 2023, Slaton's playing time dipped to 39 percent this past season, and he finished the year with 20 fewer tackles. Slaton is slated to be an unrestricted free agent in March.