Bengals Sign T.J. Slaton for $15.1 Million Deal

The Cincinnati Bengals have signed former Green Bay Packers defensive tackle T.J. Slaton to a two-year, $15.1 million deal, as reported by NFL Network and confirmed by ESPN and other sources. Slaton, a fifth-round pick in 2021, played all 68 games for the Packers, starting in 34, and is recognized primarily for his run-stopping abilities. He reunites with Bengals defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery, who previously coached him in Green Bay. With 134 tackles and two sacks over his career, Slaton's signing addresses the Bengals' need for a strong interior defensive line presence. The Bengals have also secured B.J. Hill, solidifying their defensive line alongside players like McKinnley Jackson and Kris Jenkins. This move follows a drop in Slaton's snap count under a new defensive coordinator in Green Bay, possibly prompting his move to Cincinnati.