NFL
Matthew Slater
Matthew Slater
New England Patriots, Wide Receiver
Age: 39y-3m-13d (Sep 09, 1985)
Exp: 15 Years
Country: US
College: California-Los Angeles
Drafted: Round 5 (#153 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Rep 1 Sports
RETIRED
2023-2023 Extension
Matthew Slater signed a 1 year , $2,667,500 contract with the New England Patriots, including $152,500 signing bonus, $2,667,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,667,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,667,500
Average Salary:
$2,667,500
Signing Bonus:
$152,500
GTD at Sign:
$2,667,500
Total GTD:
$2,667,500
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
38 | $1,317,500 | 0.59% | $2,667,500 | $2,667,500 | $2,667,500 |
| 2024 |
|
39 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
38 | $2,515,000 | $152,500 | $1,317,500 | 0.59% | $2,667,500 | |
| 2024 |
|
39 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
38 | $2,515,000 | $152,500 | $2,667,500 | $2,667,500 | $2,667,500 |
Contract Notes
- 4-year player veteran cap benefit
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2022-2022 Extension
Matthew Slater signed a 1 year , $2,622,500 contract with the New England Patriots, including $152,500 signing bonus, $2,622,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,622,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,622,500
Average Salary:
$2,622,500
Signing Bonus:
$152,500
GTD at Sign:
$2,622,500
Total GTD:
$2,622,500
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2020-2021 pending-free-agent-extension
Matthew Slater signed a 2 year , $5,300,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $2,350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,650,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,300,000
Average Salary:
$2,650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$1,600,000
Total GTD:
$2,350,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2018-2019
Matthew Slater signed a 2 year , $5,200,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,600,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,200,000
Average Salary:
$2,600,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,000,000
Total GTD:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2016-2017 Extension
Matthew Slater signed a 1 year , $1,800,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $1,500,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $1,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,800,000
Average Salary:
$1,800,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,500,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2015-2016 Extension
Matthew Slater signed a 2 year , $4,000,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,000,000
Total GTD:
$3,000,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2012-2014
Matthew Slater signed a 3 year , $5,400,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,800,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $5,400,000
Average Salary:
$1,800,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
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2008-2011 Rookie
Matthew Slater signed a 4 year , $1,880,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $175,000 signing bonus, $175,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $470,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $1,880,000
Average Salary:
$470,000
Signing Bonus:
$175,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$175,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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Seasons
15 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$30,078,710
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$478,120 |
$478,120 |
|
| 2009 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$393,120 |
$871,240 |
|
| 2010 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$478,120 |
$1,349,360 |
|
| 2011 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$608,120 |
$1,957,480 |
|
| 2012 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$2,800,000 |
$4,757,480 |
|
| 2013 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$1,600,000 |
$6,357,480 |
|
| 2014 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$3,600,000 |
$9,957,480 |
Champion |
| 2015 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$1,100,000 |
$11,057,480 |
|
| 2016 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$1,628,277 |
$12,685,757 |
Champion |
| 2017 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$1,418,750 |
$14,104,507 |
|
| 2018 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$2,525,000 |
$16,629,507 |
Champion |
| 2019 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$2,500,000 |
$19,129,507 |
|
| 2020 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$3,032,739 |
$22,162,246 |
|
| 2021 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$2,626,464 |
$24,788,710 |
All NFL (2nd) |
| 2022 | 37 |
|
Active
|
$2,622,500 |
$27,411,210 |
|
| 2023 | 38 |
|
Active
|
$2,667,500 |
$30,078,710 |
|
| Total |
$30,078,710 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |
|
$18,885,000 | $6,830,000 | $2,370,214 | - | $538,721 | $1,454,775 | $30,078,710 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |
|
23 |
$295,000
|
$175,000 |
$8,120 |
$478,120 |
$478,120 |
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| 2009 |
|
24 |
$385,000
|
$8,120 |
$393,120 |
$871,240 |
|||||
| 2010 |
|
25 |
$470,000
|
$8,120 |
$478,120 |
$1,349,360 |
|||||
| 2011 |
|
26 |
$600,000
|
$8,120 |
$608,120 |
$1,957,480 |
|||||
| 2012 |
|
27 |
$700,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$100,000 |
$2,800,000 |
$4,757,480 |
||||
| 2013 |
|
28 |
$1,200,000
|
$100,000 |
$300,000 |
$1,600,000 |
$6,357,480 |
||||
| 2014 |
|
29 |
$1,200,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$100,000 |
$300,000 |
$3,600,000 |
$9,957,480 |
|||
| 2015 |
|
30 |
$1,000,000
|
$100,000 |
$1,100,000 |
$11,057,480 |
|||||
| 2016 |
|
31 |
$1,000,000
|
$600,000 |
$6,241 |
$22,036 |
$1,628,277 |
$12,685,757 |
|||
| 2017 |
|
32 |
$900,000
|
$168,750 |
$350,000 |
$1,418,750 |
$14,104,507 |
||||
| 2018 |
|
33 |
$1,200,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$225,000 |
$100,000 |
$2,525,000 |
$16,629,507 |
|||
| 2019 |
|
34 |
$1,600,000
|
$800,000 |
$100,000 |
$2,500,000 |
$19,129,507 |
||||
| 2020 |
|
35 |
$1,600,000
|
$750,000 |
$400,000 |
$100,000 |
$182,739 |
$3,032,739 |
$22,162,246 |
||
| 2021 |
|
36 |
$1,750,000
|
$776,464 |
$100,000 |
$2,626,464 |
$24,788,710 |
||||
| 2022 |
|
37 |
$2,470,000
|
$152,500 |
$2,622,500 |
$27,411,210 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
38 |
$2,515,000
|
$152,500 |
$2,667,500 |
$30,078,710 |
|||||
| Total |
$18,885,000 |
$6,830,000 |
$2,370,214 |
$538,721 |
$1,454,775 |
$30,078,710 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |
|
$18,885,000 | $6,830,000 | $2,370,214 | - | $538,721 | $1,454,775 | $30,078,710 |
-
Feb 20, 2024
Retired from Professional Football
-
Nov 10, 2023
Fined $14,819 Blindside Block against Washington (WAS)
-
Oct 13, 2023
Fined $14 Helmet to helmet hit against New Orleans (NO)
-
Feb 17, 2023
Signed a 1 year $2.66 million contract extension with New England (NE)
-
Mar 14, 2022
Signed a 1 year $2.62 million contract extension with New England (NE)
-
Mar 14, 2020
Signed a 2 year $5.3 million contract extension with New England (NE)
-
Mar 20, 2018
Signed a 2 year $5.2 million contract with New England (NE)
-
Aug 31, 2016
Signed a 1 year $1.8 million extension with New England (NE)
-
Nov 26, 2014
Signed a 2 year $4 million extension with New England (NE)
-
Mar 15, 2012
Signed a 3 year $5.4 million contract New England (NE)
-
Jun 14, 2008
Signed a 4 year $1.51 million contract with New England (NE)
-
Apr 26, 2008
Drafted by New England (NE): Round 5 (#153 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2023 |
|
Blindside Block against Washington (WAS) | $14,819 | |
| Oct 13, 2023 |
|
Helmet to helmet hit against New Orleans (NO) | $14 | |
| Fines: 2 | $14,833 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NE | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | NE | 17 | 0 | 14 | 1.30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | NE | 17 | 0 | 16 | 1.40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | NE | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0.50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | NE | 16 | 0 | 21 | 1.80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | NE | 16 | 0 | 20 | 1.80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | NE | 9 | 0 | 29 | 2.50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | NE | 13 | 0 | 53 | 4.70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | NE | 16 | 0 | 20 | 1.80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | NE | 16 | 0 | 13 | 1.10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | NE | 12 | 22 | 1.80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | NE | 16 | 42 | 3.40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | NE | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 46 | 0 | 1 |
