Here are a few other notable reactions from current and former Patriots players who commented on Slater's initial retirement post on Instagram:
Ex-Patriots quarterback Tom Brady: ❤❤❤one of a kind❤❤❤
Patriots quarterback Mac Jones: Thank you Slate for changing the game!! Your legacy is forever, both on and off the field!! #Legend
Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe: Appreciate ya for everything 18! Grateful for the last 2 years with you!
Patriots linebacker Mack Wilson Sr.: Appreciate you Captain 18 you the man words can't express honestly. I'm forever grateful to share the field w/ you 
Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux: (Six GOAT emojis)
Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona: Hall of Fame player, teammate, leader, and person. Thank you for everything 18!
Patriots special teamer Chris Board: Blessed to have been a part of your story
Ex-Patriots offensive lineman Sebastian Vollmer: A true blessing to call you a friend and teammate! One of the best who has ever done it.
Ex-Patriots special teamer Justin Bethel: One of a kind! Congrats on retirement and an amazing career!
Ex-Patriots safety Adrian Phillips: Thank you for everything Slate, see you in the Hall
Ex-Patriots quarterback Tom Brady: ❤❤❤one of a kind❤❤❤
Patriots quarterback Mac Jones: Thank you Slate for changing the game!! Your legacy is forever, both on and off the field!! #Legend
Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe: Appreciate ya for everything 18! Grateful for the last 2 years with you!
Patriots linebacker Mack Wilson Sr.: Appreciate you Captain 18 you the
man words can't express honestly. I'm forever grateful to share the field w/ you Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux:
(Six GOAT emojis)Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona: Hall of Fame player, teammate, leader, and person. Thank you for everything 18!
Patriots special teamer Chris Board: Blessed to have been a part of your story
Ex-Patriots offensive lineman Sebastian Vollmer: A true blessing to call you a friend and teammate! One of the best who has ever done it.
Ex-Patriots special teamer Justin Bethel: One of a kind! Congrats on retirement and an amazing career!
Ex-Patriots safety Adrian Phillips: Thank you for everything Slate, see you in the Hall
