After 16 seasons with the Patriots, special teamer Matthew Slater announced his retirement Tuesday. The 38-year-old Slater, a fifth-round pick out of UCLA in 2008, was a two-time All-Pro and three ...

New England Patriots coaching assistant Matthew Slater will not be part of Mike Vrabel’s staff, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Slater served the role of special assistant to the head coach on ...