Former San Francisco 49ers DT Ray Smith was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins Wednesday, July 29. The team also waived CB Ryan Lewis.

Buffalo Bills WR Cole Beasley (back) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Wednesday, July 29.

Footballguys View: Reports indicate that Beasley should be back in action soon. He’ll work as the slot receiver with Stefon Diggs and John Brown doing work on the outside. Beasley has some flex appeal in deep PPR leagues.

Philadelphia Eagles OT Lane Johnson (illness) said he has tested positive for COVID-19 but is feeling good.

Minnesota Vikings DE Ifeadi Odenigbo, LB Cameron Smith and OT Olisaemeka Udoh were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 Wednesday, July 29.

Kansas City Chiefs RB Damien Williams has decided to opt out of the 2020 season.

Footballguys View: Williams was set to be a big part of what the Chiefs do at the running back position. Now, rookie first-round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire will be the primary back for the Chiefs and won’t be splitting time with Williams. Fantasy GMs have moved the needle already, and Edwards-Helaire should be a first round pick in every draft from here on out.

Atlanta Falcons FB Keith Smith and S Jamal Carter were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, July 29.

Virginia Tech CB Caleb Farley has decided to sit out the 2020 college football season and will spend the year preparing for the 2021 NFL Draft, according to a source.

Footballguys View: Farley is one of the best corners in the nation and was working his way towards a potential selection in the first round. We’ll see how this decision impacts his draft stock, and then we’ll see if more college prospects opt out in order to prepare for their professional careers.

Philadelphia Eagles LB Nathan Gerry and OT Jordan Mailata were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, July 29.

Cleveland Browns TE Pharaoh Brown (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Wednesday, July 29.

Philadelphia Eagles OT Lane Johnson was placed on the COVID-19 list Wednesday, July 29, according to sources.