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Matthew Slater’s best moments with the Patriots

By Mckenzie Kapsimalis

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 24: Matthew Slater #18 of the New England Patriots looks on prior to the start of the game between the New England Patriots and the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Nick Grace/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 24: Matthew Slater #18 of the New England Patriots looks on prior to the start of the game between the New England Patriots and the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Nick Grace/Getty Images) /
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Matthew Slater is back for year 16 with the Patriots.

The 2023 season was “to be determined” for the team captain. But, on February 17th, the team announced his return for a 16th season. This news was just what the organization and fans wanted to hear.

To celebrate this all-time great returning for another year, we’re taking a look back on some of Slater’s best moments on and off the field with the Patriots.

Post-game locker room celebrations

New England fans all know Slater’s famous locker room celebrations. It’s the chant heard around the coast – and we love hearing that “awww yeah!” after each win.

Superb coin toss calls

Slater is always calling the coin toss, especially in crucial games. He owns this role, and he’s made some of the most critical coin toss calls in Patriots history.

The special teams captain won the overtime toss of Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons – which resulted in the Patriots’ fifth Lombardi, and again before the overtime of the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs – which sent the Patriots to the Super Bowl once again.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 20: The Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots meet at the 50-yard line for the coin toss during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 20: The Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots meet at the 50-yard line for the coin toss during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

Blocked punt for a touchdown – 2019

Slater scored a blocked punt for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Patriots game against the Buffalo Bills in 2019. This was his first career touchdown.

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ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 29: Matthew Slater #18 of the New England Patriots celebrates a touchdown after a blocked punt during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on September 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) /

Charity work

Slater is known as a stellar man off the field with his unwavering support of many local charities. Some notable organizations he supports are Ron Burton Training Village, International Justice Mission, and Open Doors International. Aside from that, he and his wife founded the Slater Family Foundation.

BOSTON, MA – MAY 06: (L-R) Pedro Martinez, Shahrzad Slater, New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater, Carolina Martinez and Chef Nicholas Calias, CEC at Brasserie Jo, during the Pedro Martinez Charity’s Feast with 45 events at Fenway Park on May 6, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images for Pedro Martinez Charity)
BOSTON, MA – MAY 06: (L-R) Pedro Martinez, Shahrzad Slater, New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater, Carolina Martinez and Chef Nicholas Calias, CEC at Brasserie Jo, during the Pedro Martinez Charity’s Feast with 45 events at Fenway Park on May 6, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images for Pedro Martinez Charity) /

3x Super Bowl Champion

Matthew Slater is a 3x Super Bowl Champion. He has been a part of the 2015, 2017, and 2019 winning teams and has four Super Bowl appearances in total.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 03: Matthew Slater #18 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after his team’s 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 03: Matthew Slater #18 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after his team’s 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

We’re excited to have you back, Cap. See you on the field in 2023.

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