NFL legend Matthew Slater's future on Patriots' coaching staff decided

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Slater filled the role of a special assistant to the head coach on Jerod Mayo’s team. It was his first opportunity to coach after retiring from football. He had a notable career as a special teams player with the Patriots from 2003 to 2008, earning 10 Pro Bowl nominations during that time.

Slater was highly regarded and was an essential member of the Patriots' special teams throughout his playing career.

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In an interview on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Maye mentioned how Matthew Slater was a top mentor to him during his rookie season, which included "all aspects of life."

This leaves a significant void for Maye in 2025. Slater was serving as special assistant to former head coach Jerod Mayo, a position that did not continue under the new regime.

Coach Vrabel has been actively rebuilding his coaching staff, which has resulted in a significant number of changes, such as the departure of Alex Van Pelt, DeMarcus Covington, Dont'a Hightower, and several other team members.

It's a critical period for a Patriots team looking to undergo significant change after three consecutive losing seasons.

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