The Browns have claimed Smith off waivers from the Vikings, the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

In a corresponding move, the Browns waived fellow wideout LaRon Byrd, with Smith set to serve as a depth wideout for the team.

The Vikings have waived Smith, the team's official site reports.

The move frees up a roster spot for the Vikings' addition of QB Chandler Harnish, with Smith a candidate to resurface with the team in the coming weeks.

Smith (hamstring) is inactive Sunday versus the Falcons.

Smith hasn't even gathered in a reception in his career, leaving him out of the picture in all formats in his second year in the NFL.

Smith (hamstring) is probable for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

It's not clear whether the Vikings plan to make Smith part of the active roster Sunday, but he'll be available if they want him suited up.

Smith (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against the Saints.

Smith was questionable heading into the contest despite getting in two full practices at the end of the week, so he could inactive primarily due to his standing on the bottom of the receiver depth chart. Charles Johnson will join Smith in street clothes while the Vikings keep four wideouts active in Week 3.

Smith (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against New Orleans, Minneapolis Star Tribune writer Matt Vensel reports.

The Vikings web site erroneously listed Smith as probable earlier Sunday, though the fact that he practiced all week indicates there's a good chance he'll be available.

Smith (hamstring) is probable for Sunday's game against New Orleans.

Smith practiced fully Thursday and Friday, so he'll be ready to go if the Vikings choose to activate him Sunday. He's unlikely to see many snaps even if active, though.

Smith (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Smith's absence is of more import to the Vikings' depth at wideout than it is to fantasy owners at this stage.

Smith (neck) is active for Sunday's game at St. Louis, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Smith enters Week 1 as the fifth receiver and is unlikely to get playing time other than some snaps on special teams.

Smith (neck) full practiced Friday and is listed as probable against St. Louis.

Smith enters Week 1 as the fifth receiver and is unlikely to get playing time other than some snaps on special teams.

Smith (neck) returned to practice Monday, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports.

Smith enters Week 1 as the fifth receiver and will likely get all his playing time on special teams.

Smith (neck) has made Minnesota's final 53-man roster, ESPN reports.

Both Smith and Adam Thielen made the 53-man roster while Jerome Simpson serves a three-game suspension. However, one of the two is likely to be cut when Simpson returns.

Smith may miss Thursday's preseason game with a sore neck, ESPN reports.

Both Smith and Adam Thielen may make the active roster for the first few games of the season with Jerome Simpson likely to miss three games due to a suspension.

Vikings signed WR Rodney Smith off their practice squad.

An undrafted rookie out of Florida State, Smith is listed at 6'6/219. With first-round WR Cordarrelle Patterson playing just 12.6 snaps per game on the season, it's hard to see Smith getting any burn.