Slater agreed Tuesday to a one-year, $1.8 million contract extension, NFL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rare special teamer that is all but assured or a roster spot, Slater already has five Pro Bowl selections to his name. He'll only play on offense if the Patriots are hammered by a slew of injuries, but his standout work covering kicks and punts will keep his roster spot safe for at least another season or two. The team's wideout corps is led by Julian Edelman and Chris Hogan, with Danny Amendola (ankle), Aaron Dobson and Malcolm Mitchell (elbow) also in the mix for targets, health permitting.