The Facts: Slater is returning to the Patriots. The special teams captain has agreed to terms with the Patriots on a two-year deal, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports.

Diehards Line: Slater visited Pittsburgh. The 32-year old Slater was a fifth-round pick of the Patriots in 2008. He has earned seven consecutive Pro Bowls over the past seven years as a special teams player. He has served as a captain every year since 2011.