The Minnesota Vikings informed Greg Camarillo last week that they will not re-sign the wide receiver.

Camarillo, acquired in a August 2010 trade from the Dolphins after back-to-back 50-catch seasons, never could establish a consistent role in Minnesota, where he finished with 29 catches, 361 yards and one touchdown. Before the 2011 season, the Vikings cut Camarillo’s $1.7 million salary almost in half as a stipulation to stay on the team.

Camarillo’s value is as an inside receiver, where Percy Harvin commands much of the workload in Minnesota. Despite Harvin’s presence, the Vikings sent nickel corner Benny Sapp to Miami for Camarillo after wide receiver Sidney Rice’s hip surgery.

Entering his seventh NFL season, Camarillo could latch onto a team because of his intelligence and sure hands.

Camarillo is one of two wide receivers among the Vikings’ 17 prospective free agents, along with Devin Aromashodu.