Tori Gurley at Cleveland Browns training camp: Monday, July 29, 2013

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Tori Gurley could make his NFL regular season debut on Sunday against Miami.

(John Kuntz, The Plain Dealer)

BEREA, Ohio -- Tori Gurley knows what it means to come so close to fulfilling a dream. It’s one he might finally attain Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Released from seven NFL teams, the Browns receiver is yet to play in a regular season game. But the club announced today it has promoted him from the practice squad to the active roster and he could make his debut against the Miami Dolphins in the season opener.

To make room, the Browns released running back Dennis Johnson, who they claimed a week ago on waivers. The Beacon Journal first reported Johnson's release.

The 25-year-old Gurley gives the Browns size at 6-4, 230 pounds.The South Carolina product said Friday he’s been working hard on special teams units. The Browns also were carrying just four active receivers with Josh Gordon serving a two-game drug ban. Gurley's presence might also free up receiver Travis Benjamin to return punts and kickoffs.

Since being signed as an undrafted free agent by Green Bay in 2011, Gurley has spent time with Minnesota, San Diego, Tampa Bay, Oakland and Baltimore.