Report: Patriots' Matthews suffered significant hamstring injury

One of the New England Patriots' top options to replace wide receiver Julian Edelman during his four-game suspension may also be at risk of missing time.

Jordan Matthews suffered a hamstring injury that's believed to be significant, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Matthews was signed to a one-year, $1-million contract by the Patriots this offseason, according to Over The Cap.

The 26-year-old spent the 2017 season with the Buffalo Bills, catching 25 of 36 targets for 282 yards and one touchdown in 10 games. He was selected 42nd overall in the 2014 draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, and has totaled 2,955 yards and 20 touchdowns in 56 career games.

Edelman was handed the four-game ban for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. His appeal was denied early last month.

The Patriots reportedly brought in free-agent receiver Eric Decker for a workout Monday.

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