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Matt Slater | Wide Receiver

Team: New England Patriots
Age / DOB:  (27) / 9/9/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 200
College: UCLA
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ESPN Boston believes WR Matt Slater is a better bet to crack the Patriots' 53 than Jabar Gaffney.
Of Slater, Gaffney, Deion Branch and Julian Edelman, beat writer Mike Reiss believes Slater is the "No. 1 lock" because of his special teams prowess. Reiss believes Gaffney and Edelman will earn roster spots, as well. Reiss has Branch as one of the odd-men-out of New England's receiver crunch. Sat, May 26, 2012 12:21:00 PM
Source: ESPN Boston

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Matt Slater - WR - Patriots

Patriots re-signed WR Matt Slater.

The special teams ace and team captain was a priority signing for the Patriots. While he's irrelevant in fantasy circles with just one catch in 59 career games, Slater is a "glue" player in New England.
Source: Shalise Manza-Young on Twitter
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 03:16:00 PM
Matt Slater - WR - Patriots

ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss expects re-signing free agent WR Matt Slater to be a "top priority" for the Patriots.

The Patriots' special teams captain, Slater also some time at safety in 2011 in addition to his limited snaps on offense. He has one catch in 59 career games. Whatever team or role he ends up with in 2012, he won't be fantasy relevant.
Source: ESPN Boston
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 09:25:00 AM
Matt Slater - WR - Patriots

Patriots WR Matt Slater started at safety and played 70-of-73 defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Colts.

Slater did play a little safety at UCLA and has spent some time there as a rookie, so this one isn't completely out of left field. He racked up seven tackles and forced a fumble. The Patriots' pass defense is ranked dead last in the league.
Source: Boston Herald
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 11:59:00 AM
Matt Slater - WR - Patriots

Patriots ST/WR Matt Slater left Sunday's game against the Chargers in the second quarter with an ankle injury and is questionable to return.

Slater is one of the many super-versatile players on the Patriots. He's a core special teamer and can also play some in the secondary.
Sun, Oct 24, 2010 05:45:00 PM
Matt Slater - WR - Patriots

Patriots KR/DB/WR Matt Slater is working solely at safety this offseason.

The Pats are stacked at both safety and wide receiver, so Slater and fellow jack-of-all-trades Ray Ventrone will have to earn their roster spots as special teamers.
Related: Raymond Ventrone
Source: Boston Globe
Mon, Jun 8, 2009 10:18:00 AM
Matt Slater - WR - Patriots

Patriots signed fifth-round WR/DB/KR Matt Slater to a four-year contract.

The Pats traded up in the draft to select Slater, who was considered one of the best special team players available. He has been working at both safety and receiver in camp, but is unlikely to ever approach the fantasy radar.
Source: Boston Globe
Sat, Jun 14, 2008 09:20:00 AM
Matt Slater - WR - Patriots

Rookie WR/DB/KR Matt Slater has been working mostly with the defense the past couple of days.

His most immediate impact will likely be using his explosive speed to help the return game, but Jackie's son is already sporting the versatility that spurred the Pats to trade up to get him in the fifth round.
Source: Boston Globe
Sat, May 3, 2008 12:44:00 PM
Matt Slater - WR - Patriots

Fifth-round pick Matt Slater will probably try to make the Patriots as a return specialist.

He would also add value on their coverage units. Slater has played wideout, cornerback, and safety in college, but the Patriots are likely hoping he can be their first true return specialist in a few years since their kickoff man in 2007 was starting corner Ellis Hobbs.
Related: Ellis Hobbs
Source: Boston Globe
Mon, Apr 28, 2008 10:12:00 AM
Matt Slater - WR - Patriots

Patriots selected Matt Slater out of UCLA with the No. 153 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

The son of Hall of Famer Jackie Slater, Matt was not on many draftnik radars because he is almost solely a special teams prospect. He played safety and wide receiver at UCLA. The Pats announced him as a wideout.
Sun, Apr 27, 2008 02:37:00 PM

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PosRoleName
QB1Tom Brady
2Ryan Mallett
3Mike Kafka
RB1Stevan Ridley
2Shane Vereen
3Brandon Bolden
4LeGarrette Blount
5Leon Washington
GLB1Stevan Ridley
2Shane Vereen
3RB1Shane Vereen
2Stevan Ridley
FB1James Develin
2Ben Bartholomew
WR11Danny Amendola
2Julian Edelman
3Donald Jones
4Matt Slater
5T.J. Moe
WR21Aaron Dobson
2Josh Boyce
3Michael Jenkins
4Lavelle Hawkins
5Kenbrell Thompkins
6Mark Harrison
WR31Julian Edelman
TE1Rob Gronkowski
2Aaron Hernandez
3Michael Hoomanawanui
4Daniel Fells
5Jake Ballard
K1Stephen Gostkowski