Slaton's first sack: With mounting injuries on the defensive line, rookie fifth-round pick T.J. Slaton has been a busy man the past two weeks.
After registering four tackles in 46 snaps against Houston, the 6-foot-4, 330-pounder again made his presence felt with four tackles and his first NFL sack, albeit preseason, after smashing his way to Jets quarterback Mike White for a 7-yard loss.
The sack, which came shortly after Taylor's fumble, stymied New York's drive, causing the Jets to settle for a Matt Ammendola 46-yard field goal.
"I just stuck my arm and it was kind of like a clothesline, and then I wrapped him up," Slaton said. "I was happy, the crowd was rumbling. It was mind-blowing for me because I got my first sack in the NFL. Even though it is preseason, it's still my first one."
Making it count: Malik Taylor understands what he's up against in the deepest receiver room the Packers have featured in years.
Although it's not always easy to get first-team reps in practice, the second-year receiver has been one of the team's most visible offensive contributors through the first two preseason games.
The former Ferris State standout currently leads the Packers with nine catches for 116 yards. He was one of only four receivers active against the Jets, with four wideouts out with injuries and four other veterans being healthy scratches.
"It's a crowded room. We're all good receivers," Taylor said. "We're all just going to go out there and just play our game.
"You'll drive yourself crazy trying to think of different scenarios and what'll happen if this happens and things like that. I think the best way to go about it is to go out there and play your best game, put out good film."
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