After six Patriots players opted out of the 2020 NFL season earlier this week, there was the potential for even more, including special teams captain Matthew Slater.
But, according to NFL Media's Mike Garafolo, Slater was debating opting out but decided against it, and Garafolo also noted some Patriots were waiting to see what he would do and now that he's playing it could be an indication others will do the same.
“One guy who almost opted out, he decided not to, and that is Matt Slater," he said.