‘Retire the number.’ Teammates react to Patriots legend Matthew Slater’s retirement
Posted on AllSides February 20th, 2024
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New England Patriots from the past and present come out in droves to express their admiration for Matthew Slater, who announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. Slater leaves the game after a legendary career, playing all 16 of his NFL seasons in New England. The 38-year-old originally landed with the Patriots as a longshot at wide receiver. He went on to become one of the most decorated and respected players to ever play in Foxborough. The admiration for the three-time Super Bowl champ, 13-time team captain and 10-time...