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Patriots' Matthew Slater sounds off on new kickoff fair catch rule

The NFL's new fair-catch kickoff return rule isn't sitting well with many prominent figures across the league.

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh, and Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell are among those who have publicly shared their frustration with the change, which will allow kick returners to signal for a fair catch anywhere inside their own 25-yard line. New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said he "probably agrees" with his peers' criticism.

Belichick brushes off Patriots' rules violation, backs Joe Judge

Patriots special teams ace Matthew Slater added his two cents at the team's OTA practice on Wednesday.