Tavaris Jermell "T. J." Slaughter (born February 20, 1977 in Birmingham, Alabama) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern Mississippi. Slaughter has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots.