WR Hurns calls return ‘a blessing’

After five seasons in Dallas, former UM receiver signs deal

The Miami Dolphins signed former University of Miami receiver Allen Hurns on Friday to a one-year deal that could be worth $3 million if incentives are met.

Dolphins coach Brian Flores said he told Hurns: “If you’re not ready to compete for a position, this isn’t the place for you.” Flores and the Dolphins are hoping Hurns can return to form and become a stable option at slot receiver in a revamped offense.

“It’s always good being back home,” said Hurns, who did some individual work, but did not practice with the team on Friday. “It’s a blessing being able to come back.”

Hurns, who has 369 catches for 2,964 yards and 23 touchdowns in his five NFL seasons, was asked by the Dallas Cowboys to take a pay cut from his $5 million salary and he refused, which triggered his release earlier this week.

There are some concerns about Hurns’ health after he suffered a leg injury during the wild-card round of the playoffs last season. Now, he will try to make an impact among a Dolphins receivers group that was plagued by injuries last year.

“Coming off of an injury, my main thing is to come in here, learn the playbook and go to work,” Hurns said. “My main thing once I got released was finding a good opportunity.

“I felt like it was a good opportunity here, so my main thing is to put my head down and go to work.”

The Dolphins welcomed the

return of Albert Wilson to training camp Thursday, his first practice since suffering a season-ending hip injury last October.

Although limited, Miami expects Wilson to become a full participant in practice during the preseason. He did not practice Friday, a planned day off in his recovery.

Fifth-year receiver DeVante Parker remained healthy throughout the offseason after suffering a broken finger, quadriceps strain and shoulder injury last season. Kenny Stills, who suffered a groin injury last season, missed a portion of offseason workouts due to an undisclosed injury.

Hurns, who played at Miami from 2010-13, had 121 catches for 1,891 yards and 14 touchdowns for the Hurricanes.