Receiver McEvoy having hard time with heat

Former Seahawk hopes to adapt to weather, give Dolphins depth.

DAVIE — Tanner McEvoy knew what was coming, but there was no way to prepare for it. After two years playing for the Seahawks in the temperate climate of the Pacific Northwest, his first practice with the Miami Dolphins was going to be brutal.

It was low-90s and humid as ever when the team hit the practice field around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, and two hours later McEvoy was a bit woozy. His hand was unsteady as he tried to drink whatever the training staff gave him, and he needed intravenous fluids shortly after that.

“Obviously I’m not too used to the heat yet, but I think that’ll come in time,” he told The Post. “I’ll definitely hydrate more today and be ready for tomorrow.

“You know going into it that the weather down here is a little different. You’ve just gotta adapt and play through it. I definitely took a hit today, but I think tomorrow I’ll definitely be stronger and better.”

McEvoy, 25, will surely acclimate to the conditions if he stays with the Dolphins for the season. That’s no certainty, of course, after what he went through over the last week-plus.

After two seasons with Seattle, where he had 14 catches for 253 yards and two touchdowns, the Seahawks waived him last month. He signed with New Orleans and was there long enough for one walk-through and a preseason game before being waived again Saturday.

The Dolphins, who otherwise would’ve had only five receivers on the active roster, claimed him and had him in the building Sunday morning.

“It’s been crazy, but it’s part of the business,” he said through labored breathing. “I saw the writing on the wall in Seattle and ended up in New Orleans, then Miami was out of left field. It was kinda crazy. A lot of flights. But I’m happy to be here.

“I’ve just been getting to meet everyone and learning the offense the best I can. I’m getting ready for special teams, because I know I’ll definitely be thrown into that. That’s about it. My mom’s helping me out with my living situation and getting my car shipped down here and all that little stuff.”

His girlfriend is also packing up his place back in Seattle. He’s happy to have the help considering he’s in over his head at work right now.

McEvoy has barely even had time to meet his new boss, coach Adam Gase.

“I bumped into him in the hallway, and we both said we were excited,” McEvoy said.

Miami’s immediate plan for McEvoy is to get him going on special teams. It’s probably unrealistic to expect him to be part of the offense for Sunday’s opener against the Titans.

Eventually, though, he could be a factor. At 6 feet 6, 230 pounds, McEvoy is the largest and tallest receiver on the Dolphins roster. He’s obvious a smart player, too, given that he played safety, quarterback and receiver at Wisconsin before settling into his current position with the Seahawks.

Injury report: The Dolphins held their first real practice of the 2018 regular season Wednesday morning as they prepared for the Titans.

They had 52 of 53 players participate, which is a good sign. Here are some highlights:

— WR DeVante Parker was not on the field and is in doubt because of a broken finger.

— WR/returner Jakeem Grant remains in question because of a concussion. He practiced Wednesday, but that’s one stage of the concussion protocol. He has not been cleared to play Sunday.

— Backup G/C Ted Larsen, who was injured in the preseason, was a full participant in the portion open to the media.

— QB Ryan Tannehill practiced with a brace on his left knee and will use it in any potential contact practices as well as in all games.