Matthew Slater was greeting the players on the first day of workouts

New England Patriots reportedly hire Matthew Slater as Jerod Mayo's "right-hand man" Slater reportedly hired by the Patriots. Slater reportedly joins Mayo's staff as his "right hand man" The Patriots are adding a familiar face to their staff at the New England Football Club.

Matthew Slater has a new role with the New England Patriots. Slater retired over the offseason after retiring from the NFL. Slater has been with the Patriots since 2010. Slater is a veteran safety and a veteran linebacker with the NFL's best known for his role in New England.

Matthew Slater was on hand for Patriots players on first day of offseason workouts. Slater is retired, but he was still on hand Monday for the first day. Slater has been with the Patriots since 2008. Slater was a Patriots player for more than a decade. Slater: "It's a great thing for the fans to see him in the NFL, and he's a good guy"