Deals Fast, Furious in NFL Wednesday

The deals were fast and furious in the NFL Wednesday as the league season officially began.

The Arizona Cardinals released Tyrann Mathieu after he refused to take a pay cut…The Denver Broncos officially signed quarterback Case Keenum and are said to be working on a deal to send former starter Trevor Siemian to Minnesota, where he’d back up Kirk Cousins.

The Buffalo Bills signed quarterback AJ McCarron to a two-year deal…New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler signed a five-year, $61 million deal with the Tennessee Titans.

The San Francisco 49ers signed free agent running back Jerick McKinnon and offensive lineman Weston Richburg…The Los Angeles Chargers signed tight end Virgil Green to a three-year contract…Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas announced his retirement.