NFL Career
Sloan was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round (70th overall) of the 1995 National Football League Draft. He was the seventh tight end drafted. Sloan played for the Lions for seven seasons from 1995-2001.
Sloan's best season came in 1999 when he had 47 receptions for 591 yards and 4 touchdowns, earning him a spot on the 2000 NFC Pro Bowl team. He was the first tight end from the 1995 draft class to make a Pro Bowl. Sloan was named as an alternate to the 2001 NFC Pro Bowl team. He was the first Lions tight end to make a Pro Bowl since David Hill in 1979.
Sloan signed a four-year, $7.05 million contract with the New Orleans Saints in 2002. He was released by the Saints following the 2003 season, and ultimately retired.
During his career Sloan dealt with numerous injuries including chronic knee and toe pain that required several surgeries. He also suffered a broken hand and had arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder.
Sloan finished his NFL career with 192 receptions for 2,151 yards and 15 touchdowns over 9 seasons.
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