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Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff Writer 10y

WR Eric Decker active vs. Bears

NFL, New York Jets

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker, who aggravated a hamstring injury last week and missed significant practice time, is active and will face the Chicago Bears Monday night at MetLife Stadium.

The Jets made the final decision about three hours before the game after evaluating Decker in a workout that lasted only a few minutes. He performed quick-step agility drills and ran a few short pass routes at full speed, convincing the coaches and medical staff he's well enough to play.

Decker, who leads the Jets with nine receptions for 137 yards and a touchdown, left in the fourth quarter of last week's loss at the Green Bay Packers. He said he aggravated the same hamstring that hampered him throughout training camp.

He missed three days of practice, but was able to practice Saturday on a limited basis.

The Jets signed Decker to a five-year, $36.25 million contract in free agency, making him their No. 1 wide receiver.

As expected, cornerback Dee Milliner (quad, ankle) is inactive.

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