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Burrow’s Move Saves Slaton’s Spot
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- Jun 11, 2026
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- 89
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Summary
Bengals just freed up $10M by restructuring Joe Burrow’s deal — big news that could reshape their defense. With cap space now available, linebacker needs aren’t as urgent, giving T.J. Slaton a reprieve. Slaton had a career year, excelling as a run-stopper — exactly what the team needs after last season’s struggles. While his future isn’t locked in forever (if they go after D.J. Turner or trade for a LB, or if McKinnley Jackson explodes), right now, he’s safe. His value as a backup nose tackle makes keeping him a smart move — and this financial flexibility could be key to building a better defense. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0bead97ce041fd55