Matthew Slater, Patriots Agree to Two-Year Extension

New England locks up their veteran special teams standout and captain.

The New England Patriots have agreed to a two-year extension with special teams standout and captain Matthew Slater, according to ESPN insider Field Yates. 

As Yates mentioned, the deal is similar to Slater’s last extension, which earned him $2.6 million/year. 

Slater, at 34 years old, is likely signing the last contract of his career, which is likely why it ended up being with the Patriots. He has evolved into a leader on and off the field since being drafted by New England in the 5th round of the 2008 NFL Draft, and he’d be a hard piece to let walk in free agency even as a player that strictly does his damage on special teams.