Browns awarded WR Rodney Smith on waivers from Minnesota

The Browns claimed a receiver on waivers Friday and waived another receiver off the roster, adding ex-Viking Rodney Smith and releasing LaRon Byrd, the club said. Smith has appeared in five regular season games, all with Minnesota (2013-14). A Florida State product, Smith (6-5, 220) played in the Vikings’ season-opening win at St. Louis, logging…