As the New England Patriots walked from the snow-covered field at Gillette Stadium, having suffered a 17-3 loss to the New York Jets in their season-finale, longtime team captain Matthew Slater took a few extra minutes to savor the moment.
First, the New England Patriots had to adjust to no longer having Tom Brady. Now, the Patriots don’t have Bill Belichick either. Times are very different in New England compared to a few years ago, and Jerod Mayo is now the new head coach of the Patriots.
The New England Patriots locker room had a lot of new faces throughout the 20 years that Tom Brady led the team. However, there were a few that left a
Marking the end of a storied era, Matthew Slater – whose career is nothing short of Hall of Fame-worthy – announced his retirement through a heartfelt statement shared on the Patriots social media pages.
For 16 years, the New England Patriots had the pleasure of having Matthew Slater represent the organization proudly. Slater, 37, will go down as one of the greatest special teams players in league history with 10 Pro Bowl selections.
Former Bills pass game coordinator/DB coach John Butler was with the team from 2018-2023, but he felt it was time to move on from HC Sean McDermott‘s staff this offseason.
The in-season acquisition is an exclusive rights free agent this offseason. The New England Patriots are already in the middle of a franchise-altering offseason.
Matthew Slater, known for his record-breaking 10 special teams Pro Bowl appearances, announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday after 16 seasons.
Former UCLA Bruin wide receiver/special teams stud Matthew Slater has finally called an end to his NFL career. After spending 15 seasons in the NFL — all
Matthew Slater's career is one to be celebrated. So when the longtime Patriots captain announced his retirement on Tuesday morning, many current and former
The veteran set an NFL record with 10 special teams Pro Bowl selections.
New England Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater announced his retirement Tuesday after 16 seasons. The three-time Super Bowl champion holds the NFL record for special teams players with 10 Pro Bowl selections.
Matthew Slater‘s NFL tenure has come to an end.
New England Patriots special teams star Matthew Slater announced his retirement with an emotional letter to Pats nation on Tuesday. He wraps up a 16-year NFL career with 10 Pro Bowl nominations, five first-team All-Pro honors and three more second-team All-Pro awards.
One of the most beloved players in Patriots history has called it a career.
Patriots STer Matthew Slater announced via the team on Tuesday that he is retiring. It’s just the latest sign the Patriots are entering a new era, as Slater was a fixture in New England for the past 16 seasons as a special teams standout and team captain. Slater, 38, is a former fifth-round pick of the Patriots back in 2008 out of UCLA.
New England Patriots insider Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports Boston sounds convinced that former New England head coach Bill Belichick doesn't love Apple TV's "The Dynasty" documentary series about the rise and fall of the franchise that won six Super Bowl championships across the first two decades of the 2000s.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass - On Sunday, Matthew Slater walked into the New England Patriots locker room for what could possibly be the final time as a player. Since being drafted in 2008, Slater has proved himself to be the true embodiment of a leader.
If there’s any player most representative of “The Patriot Way,” it’s likely Matthew Slater. Slater has been the model Patriot over his 16-year NFL career, helping the Patriots win three Super Bowls while maintaining high character both on and off the field.
What has Matthew Slater meant to the Patriots? "Everything," said teammate Deatrich Wise. Slater's name probably won't be synonymous with the organization
Matthew Slater has done a lot of winning in the NFL. He has played his entire 16-year NFL career for the New England Patriots, helping them win three Super Bowls.
Slater, who's won three Super Bowls with the Patriots, said that he's surpassed the original goal he set for himself when he first made the NFL by a wide margin.
New England Patriots special teams star Matthew Slater criticized the NFL's recent rule change regarding fair catches and touchbacks on Wednesday.
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