The New England Patriots are expected to sign free-agent wide receiver Eric Decker to a one-year contract, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Decker will join the reigning AFC champions a day after they released Jordan Matthews, who injured his hamstring early in training camp. Injuries and a four-game suspension to Julian Edelman have depleted the Patriots' receiving depth, leading them to scour the market for help. Decker reportedly worked out for the team on Monday.

Decker spent last season with the Tennessee Titans, collecting 54 catches for 563 yards and one touchdown. He identified New England as a potential landing spot in June, saying at the time the Patriots would be "a good fit" for him.

The 31-year-old has split his eight NFL seasons between the Denver Broncos, New York Jets, and Titans, eclipsing the 1,000-yard mark three times.