Sunday’s game might not only mark Bill Belichick’s final game with the Patriots, but it could serve as the last time another decorated member of the organization takes the field.
Matthew Slater could put a bow on his successful 16-year NFL career against the Jets on Sunday. The Patriots’ longtime special teams captain and longest-tenured player on the team publicly flirted with retirement last offseason before signing a one-year deal with the team.
As the 38-year-old prepares to possibly put on the pads one last time, the Patriots could honor the three-time Super Bowl winner in a unique way.