Matthew Slater was a game changer in the NFL.
He could be one in retirement as well.
The former Servite and UCLA standout announced his retirement Tuesday after 16 seasons, all with the New England Patriots. During his time in Foxborough, Mass., Slater won three Super Bowls. and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls, more than any special teams player in league history.
“In 2008, I came here as a young man with hopes and dreams,” Slater said in a statement released by the Patriots. “In 2024, I can retire knowing this experience has exceeded any hope or dream I ever had.