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Packers’ 53-man roster prediction after 1st preseason game vs Texans

By Brian Sampson

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 14: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on in the second half of a preseason game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field on August 14, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 14: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on in the second half of a preseason game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field on August 14, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /
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July 29, 2021; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Tedarrell Slaton (93) participates in training camp Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers-USA TODAY NETWORK /

Defensive Line (5): Kenny Clark, Dean Lowry, Tyler Lancaster, Kingsley Keke, and TJ Slaton

The Packers are hoping for much-improved play from their defensive line this season. You know Kenny Clark is going to bring it, but he can’t do it alone.

Dean Lowry has looked better throughout training camp and coaches are hoping he returns to the version of himself that led him to this contract extension. Tyler Lancaster is another situation, however.

Thankfully, both Kinglsey Keke and TJ Slaton look ready to contribute (if healthy). Keke flashed last year and just has to get back on the field to show he can make a difference this season. Slaton played a bunch in the opener and could be one of the sleeper picks from this class. He’s a massive human who eats up space and moves the line into the opponent’s backfield. He could be a nice early-down run-stopper. There are a couple of guys in Willington Previlon and Jack Heflin who could make the practice squad.

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