Jaire Alexander and 5 Other Packers Off to Disappointing Starts

Sep 17, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) is pushed out of bounds by Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) as safety Rudy Ford (20) and linebacker Kingsley Enagbare (55) pursue in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

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Green Bay Packers defensive tackle T.J. Slaton (93) drags down Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) during the first quarter of their game Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.Packers04 14 /

Disappointing Packers: T.J. Slaton

The Packers moved on from a couple of veteran defensive linemen last offseason and handed the reigns to several young players, including T.J. Slaton. They also moved Kenny Clark to defensive end, opening up a spot at nose tackle for Slaton.

Slaton’s role on the defense is to eat up blockers, take up space, and establish a strong presence at the line of scrimmage. Unfortunately, opposing offenses have been able to move him off the line and create big running lanes to gash Green Bay’s defense. Slaton has had some strong moments, but the Packers are counting on him for a bigger presence throughout the rest of the season.

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