MATTHEW
SLATER
WR
Ht/Wt
6’0’’,
205 lbs
Experience
16
years
Debut
Sep 7, 2008
Born
Sep 9, 1985
(38 yrs)
Orange, California
Hometown
Anaheim, California
Drafted
Drafted by New England in 2008 (5/153).
College
UCLA
Game Log
| Date | Week | Team | Opp | GP Games Played
|
GS Games Started
|
Rec Total receptions
|
Total Yds Total receiving yards
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Yds/Rec Yards per reception
|
Rec Lg Longest reception
|
Total TD Receiving Touchdowns
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Att Rushing Attemps
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Yds Total rushing yards
|
Lg Longest run
|
TD Rushing Touchdowns
| Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-07 | 18 |
|
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2023-12-31 | 17 |
|
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2023-12-24 | 16 |
|
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | not active |
| 2023-12-17 | 15 |
|
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2023-12-07 | 14 |
|
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-02-20 |
Announced his retirement.
|
| 2023-02-17 |
Signed by the New England Patriots to a one-year contract extension.
|
| 2022-03-16 |
Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New England Patriots to a one-year contract.
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| 2022-03-16 |
Declared free agent.
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| 2020-03-14 |
Signed by the New England Patriots to a two-year contract extension.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NFL | Super Bowl Super Bowl | 2018 (LIII - New England), 2016 (LI - New England), 2014 (XLIX - New England) |
| NFL | Named to play in Pro Bowl Named to play in Pro Bowl | 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 (did not play - Super Bowl participant), 2013, 2012, 2011 (did not play - Super Bowl participant) |
Scouting Report
A multi-purpose athlete, he brought value to a football team in several areas. Found a real niche as an elusive kick returner early on in his NFL career. Could also line up at wide receiver as a depth option, and even played a little safety at times. However, he was mostly a terrific special teams player, captain and leader on and off the football field. Was somewhat limited as a wide receiver, so he rarely played when the offense was on the field.
Long Range Potential: Energetic special teams captain, leader and depth wide receiver.
