Wilson, Grant still not cleared to participate

Both players ended last season on injured reserve

DAVIE — The Miami Dolphins began the offseason’s on-field practices without two of the team’s top playmakers.

Albert Wilson and Jakeem Grant, two receivers who accounted for eight of the Miami’s touchdowns before ending the season on injured reserve, haven’t been cleared to participate in on-field work, coach Brian Flores said on Tuesday.

“Those guys are working extremely hard to get back out on the field,” Flores said. “They are doing everything they can to get back on the field.”

Wilson suffered a hip injury in late October during a 32-21 loss to the Detroit Lions, and opted against having his hip surgically repaired, chosing to rehab instead.

Before suffering the injury, he was Miami’s most productive receiver and led the NFL in yards after catch. The former Port St. Lucie High standout finished his first season in Miami with 26 receptions for 391 yards and four touchdowns.

Grant suffered a season-ending left foot injury in a 31-12 loss to the Green Bay Packers in November. He did have a surgical procedure, and has not been cleared by team doctors.

Grant, who also serves as Miami’s primary returner, caught 21 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns, and returned both a kickoff and punt for a touchdown last season.

Without Grant and Wilson, the Dolphins have to make it through voluntary camp with six healthy receivers. Kenny Stills and DeVante Parker, who was re-signed this offseason, are Miami’s returning starters, and Brice Butler and Isaiah Ford are two returning veterans.

The Dolphins signed former Cleveland Browns receiver Ricardo Louis and former AAF receiver Reece Horn last week, adding them to the 90-player training camp roster.