Mon Mar 10 19:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Packers Likely to Lose Nose Tackle T.J. Slaton to Free Agency
**Green Bay, WI** – The Green Bay Packers are expected to lose nose tackle T.J. Slaton to free agency, sources indicate. While Slaton, an unrestricted free agent, is free to negotiate with any team, there are no signs the Packers will match any offers he receives.
Slaton played a key role for the Packers last season, providing crucial run-stopping ability in the middle of the defensive line. He recorded 30 tackles, a sack, two quarterback hits, and two tackles for loss in 2024.
The Packers’ decision not to pursue Slaton stems from a combination of factors. The team must weigh the cost of re-signing him against the deep pool of defensive linemen available in the upcoming 2025 NFL draft, a class considered one of the best in recent years. The Packers could potentially use multiple draft picks, including their first-round selection (No. 23 overall), to address their defensive line needs.
Losing Slaton leaves a significant hole on the defensive line, as the Packers lack another player of his size (6-foot-4, 331 pounds). Without a suitable replacement through the draft, the team might revert to using Kenny Clark at nose tackle, limiting Clark’s versatility.
While the Packers have re-signed kicker Brandon McManus and linebacker Isaiah McDuffie, the futures of Slaton and center Josh Myers remain uncertain, with both potentially departing in free agency. Other key unrestricted free agents include cornerback Eric Stokes, and several other defensive players.
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