Slater (foot) did not participate at Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Slater suffered a foot injury against the 49ers on Sunday and has not yet returned to practice. If he is able to suit up Sunday against the Jets, he will likely be a reserve option in the Patriots' wide receiving corps while handling some responsibility in the return game.

Slater (foot) won't return to Sunday's game against San Francisco.

EDGE Analysis

The specifics of Slater's injury are unclear and his status for next week is unknown. His absence hasn't impacted the offense much at all to this point, though the Patriots' special teams will miss him for the time being.

Slater is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a foot injury.

EDGE Analysis

Slater is likely the last option for the Patriots at wideout but with Chris Hogan and Rob Gronkowki inactive his absence weakens an already thin receiving corps.

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.

Slater (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Though Slater's role in the team's offense remains limited, he continues to be a key cog on special teams for the Patriots.

Slater (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Slater does suit up Sunday, however, his role in the Patriots' offense will remain limited, though he is a key cog on special teams.

Slater (knee) practiced Wednesday, ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This past Sunday against the Colts, it looked like Slater may have sustained a long-term leg or knee injury, but his presence at practice Wednesday bodes well for the special team ace's Week 7 availability.

Slater suffered a knee injury during Sunday's victory over the Colts, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The extent of Slater's setback is uncertain, but he was spotted being transported by a cart after Sunday's game. It remains to be seen how much, if any, time the knee injury will cost the Patriots' special teams ace.

Slater agreed to a two-year, $4 million contract extension with the Patriots on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN.com reports. The deal will keep Slater, the Patriots' special teams ace, with the club through the end of the 2016 season. Despite being listed as a receiver, Slater almost never sees any involvement offensively. He's logged just eight offensive snaps on the season.

Patriots WR Matt Slater is a candidate for a contract extension. 28-year-old Slater is due $1.2 million in the final year of his contract. He has just one catch in 72 career games, but made the Pro Bowl on special teams in each of the last three seasons. Slater could be extended before the start of training camp. He shouldn't require much guaranteed money.