Dolphins sign former Dallas Cowboys receiver

The Dolphins filled a need at receiver on Wednesday by signing veteran Brice Butler, who has 73 receptions in 63 NFL games.

The Dolphins were down to three healthy receivers — Danny Amendola, Kenny Stills and Leonte Carroo — after losing DeVante Parker and Jakeem Grant to injuries in last Sunday’s game against Green Bay.

Parker (shoulder) and Grant (leg) are expected to play again at some point this season.

After being selected in the seventh round out of San Diego State in 2013, the 6-foot-3 Butler spent the first two seasons of his career with Oakland, then was traded to Dallas in September 2015.

He signed with Arizona in April, was cut Labor Day weekend, re-signed with Dallas Sept. 18 but released a month later after the Cowboys traded with Oakland for Amari Cooper. Butler didn’t have a catch in two games this season.

Butler has 73 receptions for 1177 yards (a 16.1 average) and eight touchdowns through his previous six NFL seasons. He has made seven career starts.

Butler fills the roster spot vacated when the Dolphins released defensive end Cameron Malveaux on Tuesday.

The Dolphins are off this week and next play Nov. 25 at Indianapolis.

Here’s my six-pack of Wednesday Dolphins notes, including items on Bobby McCain, T.J. Donald, Kiko Alonso, Dolphins offensive linemen, Kalen Ballage and ousted radio host Orlando Alzugaray.