Miami Dolphins LB James Crawford was released Monday, Aug. 31.

Arizona Cardinals CB Jalen Davis was waived Monday, Aug. 31.

Houston Texans LB Daren Bates was released Monday, Aug. 31. The team also waived QB Alex McGough and DT Albert Huggins.

Former Arizona Cardinals CB Zane Lewis was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets Monday, Aug. 31.

Baltimore Ravens DE John Daka, WR Michael Dereus and C Sean Pollard were waived Monday, Aug. 31. The team also placed WR DeAndrew White (undisclosed) on the Reserve/Injured list.

Carolina Panthers LB Andre X. Smith was traded to the Buffalo Bills Monday, Aug. 31, in exchange for a conditional 2023 seventh-round draft choice, according to a source.

Minnesota Vikings OT Riley Reiff is due $10.9 million in 2020 and $11.65 million (non-guaranteed) in 2021, and the team has asked him to restructure his deal as a result. According to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, Reiff is under the belief and has told teammates he expects to be released if he doesn’t restructure.

Denver Broncos LB Bradley Chubb (knee) is expected to be near full health by Week 1, according to comments made by head coach Vic Fangio on Monday, Aug. 31.

New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara has had an unexcused absence from training camp over the last three days, and the reason for his lack of participation is believed to be contract-related, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter per sources.

New York Jets LB Avery Williamson recently agreed to a restructured contract worth $3.5 million for the 2020 season. The deal includes $1 million guaranteed and could max out at $5 million with incentives.