12:57 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) announced Tuesday that he has retired from professional football.

12:11 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (hamstring) is available for Sunday's tilt against the Bills.

6:55 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Broncos.

12:53 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) played all 21 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Chargers.

5:38 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) signed one-year, $2.62 million deal with the Patriots on Monday, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.

7:15 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.

11:27 AM - Matthew Slater (NE) (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

10:47 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) and the Patriots have agreed on a two-year contract extension, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

3:08 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (hamstring) is officially active for Sunday's game against Dallas.

5:11 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) has a hamstring injury and is questionable for Sunday's game versus Dallas.

4:41 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) logged 11 special-teams tackles in 2018.

7:40 AM - Matthew Slater (NE) (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Eagles, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

4:12 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (undisclosed) has passed his physical, per NFL Communications, and has been activated from the PUP list, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

5:37 AM - Matthew Slater (NE) was spotted at Thursday's practice in a uniform and pads, suggesting his activation from the PUP list is imminent, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

1:34 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) has signed a two-year deal to remain with the Patriots, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

2:44 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (hamstring) is officially active for Monday night's game against the Dolphins.

11:34 AM - Matthew Slater (NE) (hamstring) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice.

6:49 AM - Matthew Slater (NE) (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's tilt against Miami.

6:55 AM - Matthew Slater (NE) (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins.

3:50 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (hamstring) was officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

5:40 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game in Denver.

4:55 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) injured his hamstring Sunday in Denver and his return is doubtful, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

3:21 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (hamstring) is active for Thursday's matchup with the Buccaneers.

2:27 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Buccaneers.

7:53 AM - Matthew Slater (NE) (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's game against the Panthers.

7:53 AM - Matthew Slater (NE) (hamstring) is inactive for the Patriot's Week 3 game against the Texans.

2:57 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (hamstring) as been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.

2:34 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.

3:38 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) is inactive for the Patriots' season opener against the Chiefs on Thursday.

12:16 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (hamstring) returned to practice Monday, Erik Scalavino of the team's official site reports.

10:22 AM - Matthew Slater (NE) (hamstring) isn't expected to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Texans, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports.

11:54 AM - Matthew Slater (NE) finished the 2016 regular season with one carry for five yards and zero catches in 13 games.

7:01 AM - Matthew Slater (NE) (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

1:13 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (foot) is questionable to play in Sunday's game versus the Dolphins.

7:13 AM - Matthew Slater (NE) (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Jets.

2:14 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (foot) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Ravens.

11:58 AM - Matthew Slater (NE) (foot) is questionable to play Monday night against Baltimore.

12:51 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (foot) was limited in practice Thursday.

6:54 AM - Matthew Slater (NE) (foot) is inactive Sunday against the Rams.

12:39 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (foot) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Jets.

1:21 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (foot) did not participate at Wednesday's practice.

2:00 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (foot) won't return to Sunday's game against San Francisco.

1:27 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a foot injury.

8:18 AM - Matthew Slater (NE) agreed Tuesday to a one-year, $1.8 million contract extension, NFL.com reports.

8:06 AM - Matthew Slater (NE) (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

2:39 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

2:39 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) (knee) practiced Wednesday, ESPN.com reports.

6:53 AM - Matthew Slater (NE) suffered a knee injury during Sunday's victory over the Colts, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

1:33 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) WR Matt Slater is a candidate for a contract extension.

3:46 PM - Matthew Slater (NE) WR Matt Slater has been diagnosed with a fractured wrist.