Matthew Slater Fantasy

The New England Patriots announced on Friday that wide receiver and special teams ace Matthew Slater will return to the team in 2023 for his 16th season. The 37-year-old is a veteran of 15 NFL seasons (all with New England) after originally coming into the NFL as a fifth-round pick out of UCLA in 2008. Slater is a 12-time captain for the Patriots and has made 10 trips to the Pro Bowl as a special teamer, the most special teams Pro Bowl selections in NFL history. He has also won three Super Bowl championships with the Pats and has played in 25 postseason games, tied for ninth-most in league history. Slater ranks second in team history with 223 total games played and is the team's all-time leader with 172 total special teams tackles. However, he has no fantasy appeal.

Feb. 17th • 6:51 PM

The New England Patriots are likely to re-sign free safety Devin McCourty and wide receiver Matthew Slater. Slater will have a minimal salary cap charge, while McCourty still figures to command a significant contract. While both players are nearing the end of their respective careers, McCourty and Slater are two of the greatest leaders and tone-setters in the history of the organization. Veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer is another player projected to stay in New England to help Mac Jones continue to develop. McCourty, 34, didn't show many signs of decline in 2021 with 60 tackles, three interceptions and 10 passes defensed. Slater is a core special teams player that will remain in New England.

Mar. 13th • 11:25 AM

The New England Patriots and wide receiver Matthew Slater agreed to a two-year contract extension on Friday night, according to sources. The deal is similar to his last contract with the Patriots, which averaged $2.6 million per season. The long-time team captain and special teams standout is one of the club's most respected players and is arguably the top special teams player in the NFL. The 34-year-old veteran is extremely valuable to New England in real life, but he has zero fantasy value, catching just one pass for 46 yards for the Patriots since 2008.

Mar. 14th • 12:24 PM