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Kyle Orton | Quarterback

Team: Dallas Cowboys
Age / DOB:  (30) / 11/14/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 225
College: Purdue
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Kyle Orton has restructured his contract.
Unable to agree to an extension with Tony Romo, the Cowboys put the screws to his backup instead. Details are unavailable, but it's likely a good chunk of Orton's $3.25 million salary has been converted to a bonus. It's possible, but not likely, he's agreed to an outright pay-cut. Orton attempted just 10 passes last season. Mar 27 - 1:06 PM
Source: dallascowboys.com

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Kyle Orton - QB - Cowboys

NFL owners voted Tuesday to approve moving the trade deadline back two weeks.

The change will go into effect for the 2012 season, moving from Week 6 to Week 8, if the owners and NFLPA can agree on the details. The issue came under scrutiny last year when the Broncos waived Kyle Orton just after the early trade deadline, preventing the Bears from making a deal when Jay Cutler was lost for the season. The owners also approved a change to injured reserve that would allow one player to return to game action eight weeks after being placed on I.R.
Tue, May 22, 2012 06:02:00 PM
Kyle Orton - QB - Cowboys

Cowboys signed QB Kyle Orton, formerly of the Chiefs, to a three-year contract.

Orton's first visit was his last. The money must be excellent, as Orton certainly could have found a better shot at starting if he let the quarterback market play out. He's an upgrade on the retiring Jon Kitna, who had long been one of the better backups in the league. Although many Cowboy fans will likely claim otherwise, Orton's signing should not be interpreted as any sort of a message to Tony Romo.
Related: Chiefs
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 01:19:00 PM
Kyle Orton - QB - Cowboys

Free agent QB Kyle Orton's first visit will reportedly be with the Cowboys.

The Cowboys tried to claim Orton off waivers from the Broncos last November, so they've been interested for awhile. It's interesting that Orton would consider a clear-cut backup job as opposed to the opportunity to compete for another starting gig. Per Jason LaCanfora of NFL Network, Orton is also drawing interest from the Redskins.
Related: Cowboys, Redskins
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 04:38:00 PM
Kyle Orton - QB - Cowboys

Speaking at the Scouting Combine, Chiefs GM Scott Pioli expressed some interest in re-signing free agent Kyle Orton.

Re-signing Orton wouldn't be aiming high, but it at least would give Matt Cassel legitimate veteran competition. "We’ve talked to Kyle’s people," Pioli said. "It sounds like Kyle would like to be with us. We’ve told Kyle we’d like to continue to work with him. ... Things have to work out (contractually)."
Source: Kansas City Star
Fri, Feb 24, 2012 06:57:00 PM
Kyle Orton - QB - Cowboys

According to the Washington Examiner, the Redskins had interest in free agent Kyle Orton when he was waived by Denver last November.

The Redskins didn't put in a waiver claim because of the salary implications and potential for locker-room "friction" with Rex Grossman. While he'd be an upgrade on Grossman for 2012, the Redskins would likely view Orton as more of a stopgap solution while grooming a rookie. It would make some sense for Washington to sign Orton in free agency before drafting a quarterback in April. Particularly if the rookie isn't selected at No. 6 overall.
Related: Redskins
Source: Washington Examiner
Thu, Feb 9, 2012 09:03:00 AM
Kyle Orton - QB - Cowboys

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that free agent Kyle Orton is one of the available quarterbacks about whom the Redskins have had "internal discussions."

The other two are more obvious: Peyton Manning and Matt Flynn. Schefter also reports that the Redskins have at least contemplated trading up for Robert Griffin at the No. 2 overall pick. After trading down repeatedly in the 2011 draft and improving the rest of their roster last spring and summer, the Redskins seem intent to find their franchise quarterback this offseason.
Related: Redskins
Sun, Feb 5, 2012 11:19:00 AM
Kyle Orton - QB - Cowboys

The Florida Times Union mentions free agents Kyle Orton and Jake Delhomme as two veteran quarterbacks the Jaguars might try to sign.

New OC Bob Bratkowski has said the Jags would like to sign an experienced backup to mentor Blaine Gabbert. The crop of free agent quarterbacks is exceptionally deep this year, with Chad Henne, Jason Campbell and Vince Young, among others, all set to join Orton and Delhomme on the open market. The presence of any would assure a hearty quarterback controversy in Jacksonville.
Related: Jaguars
Source: Florida Times Union
Sun, Jan 22, 2012 12:54:00 PM
Kyle Orton - QB - Cowboys

Impending free agent Kyle Orton has hinted he won't be back with the Chiefs in 2012.

"I don’t know," Orton said when asked about where he might end up. "I know (the Chiefs have) a great quarterback in Matt Cassel. Matt’s a good friend, he’s a great teammate, and he’s a great quarterback. As I look at it, it’s his team." Extremely unlikely to be franchise tagged, there's little reason for Orton to return to a club where he'd have to compete for the No. 1 job with so many teams expected to have openings at quarterback this offseason.
Source: Kansas City Star
Mon, Jan 2, 2012 11:12:00 AM
Kyle Orton - QB - Cowboys

Kyle Orton completed 15-of-29 passes for 180 yards in Kansas City's Week 17 win over the Broncos.

Orton was on track for a big day after racking up 84 yards in the first quarter, but lost No. 1 receiver Dwayne Bowe to a neck injury late in the first half. Nevertheless, he was able to lead the Chiefs to their second win in three games since taking over under center. Orton averaged 259.6 yards during his three Chiefs starts, nearly a full 69 more than Matt Cassel averaged before landing on injured reserve. A free-agent-to-be, there's a good chance Orton will be back in Kansas City to compete with Cassel in 2012.
Sun, Jan 1, 2012 08:00:00 PM
Kyle Orton - QB - Cowboys

According to NFL Network's Michael Lombardi, the Chiefs will "make an effort" to re-sign impending free agent Kyle Orton as a competitor for Matt Cassel in 2012.

It would make plenty of sense regardless of whether the Chiefs bring in Josh McDaniels to run the offense. He has a history with both quarterbacks, which sets up nicely for a battle between two mid-level passers. We suspect Orton would prevail in a fair competition, though GM Scott Pioli is believed to be a bigger fan of Cassel.
Related: Matt Cassel
Source: NFL.com
Fri, Dec 30, 2011 01:34:00 PM
Kyle Orton - QB - Cowboys

Kyle Orton completed 21-of-36 passes for 300 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in the Chiefs' Week 16 overtime loss to the Raiders.

Orton continues to breathe life into the Chiefs' offense. In his two starts for Kansas City, he has 600 yards passing and has moved the offense well. At the very least, Orton has made the franchise think about bringing him back as competition for Matt Cassel. They're now eliminated from the playoffs, but Orton will continue to pad his resume against his former teammates in Denver next week.
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 05:16:00 PM
Kyle Orton - QB - Cowboys

Interim coach Romeo Crennel said Kyle Orton should be the Chiefs' 2012 starter if he wins the final two games.

There's a ton of uncertainty in Kansas City, so Crennel is getting way ahead of himself here. He's no lock to get the head coaching job, Orton is an impending free agent, and Matt Cassel is under contract through 2014. Still, Orton may truly be a better option than Cassel. The Chiefs would be foolish not to at least consider using him as a "bridge" to a rookie quarterback they might draft in April.
Related: Matt Cassel
Source: Kansas City Star
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 08:59:00 AM
Kyle Orton - QB - Cowboys

Kyle Orton completed 23-of-31 passes for 299 yards to guide the Chiefs to a 19-14 upset victory over the Packers in Week 15.

The Packers lost for the first time in 364 days, breaking a streak of 19 consecutive victories. It was no fluke, either. Romeo Crennel's squad controlled the game from the opening kickoff, outgaining the Packers by 123 yards. Orton couldn't put the ball in the end zone, but he gutted Green Bay's defense for 9.6 yards per attempt with a 104.1 passer rating. A massive upgrade on Tyler Palko, Orton is a viable QB2 option against the Raiders in Week 16.
Sun, Dec 18, 2011 04:30:00 PM
Kyle Orton - QB - Cowboys

ESPN's Rachel Nichols confirms that Kyle Orton will be the Chiefs' starting quarterback Sunday against the Packers.

Orton will play with a glove on his passing hand after dislocating a finger two weeks ago. "He doesn't like it," reported Nichols of Orton's glove. "Makes him uncomfortable." Orton isn't going to be much of a stand-alone fantasy option, but we still like his chances of being an upgrade for Dwayne Bowe and company. If Orton falters, rookie Ricky Stanzi is on deck.
Sun, Dec 18, 2011 10:37:00 AM

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PosRoleName
QB1Tony Romo
2Kyle Orton
3Nick Stephens
4Dalton Williams
RB1DeMarco Murray
2Joseph Randle
3Lance Dunbar
4Phillip Tanner
5Kendial Lawrence
GLB1DeMarco Murray
2Joseph Randle
3RB1DeMarco Murray
2Joseph Randle
FB1Lawrence Vickers
WR11Dez Bryant
2Terrance Williams
3Cole Beasley
4Anthony Armstrong
5Carlton Mitchell
WR21Miles Austin
2Dwayne Harris
3Danny Coale
4Tim Benford
5Jared Green
WR31Dwayne Harris
TE1Jason Witten
2Gavin Escobar
3James Hanna
4Andre Smith
5Colin Cochart
K1Dan Bailey