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Dan Orlovsky | Quarterback

Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age / DOB:  (29) / 8/18/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 230
College: Connecticut
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Bucs re-signed QB Dan Orlovsky.
Orlovsky, who turns 30 before the season, lasted on the street just four days after his release by the Bucs in what was said to be a procedural move. Orlovsky appeared in only one game in 2012. He went 15-for-20 passing (75 percent) in the preseason with 150 yards (7.5 YPA), one touchdown, and one pick. Orlovsky is considered more of a third-stringer than quality No. 2 quarterback. Apr 8 - 6:16 PM
Source: Tampa Bay Times

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Dan Orlovsky - QB - Buccaneers

The Tampa Tribune reports QB Dan Orlovsky will re-sign with the Buccaneers.

Orlovsky, 30, served as quarterback Josh Freeman's backup last year and was released by the team last Thursday. The Tampa Tribune speculates his release was a formality in a salary restructuring move. We still expect the Bucs to add some real competition for Freeman, who is entering a make or break season.
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Source: Roy Cummings on Twitter
Apr 8 - 4:41 PM
Dan Orlovsky - QB - Buccaneers

Bucs released QB Dan Orlovsky.

Orlovsky, 30 in August, saw action in one game as Josh Freeman's backup last year, completing 4-of-7 passes for 51 yards. The 6-foot-5, 230-pounder has started 12 career games, winning just two. Orlovsky's release clears $1.5 million in cap space. Tampa will certainly have its eyes on quarterbacks in the draft.
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Apr 4 - 5:48 PM
Dan Orlovsky - QB - Buccaneers

Bucs signed QB Dan Orlovsky to a two-year, $2.5 million contract.

Most famous for appearing in 10 games for the 0-16 2008 Lions, Orlovsky spent 2011 in Indianapolis, completing 122-of-193 passes for 1,201 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions. He led the Colts to their only two wins in Weeks 15 and 16. With Josh Johnson an unrestricted free agent, it appears Orlovsky will be Josh Freeman's primary backup in 2012.
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Thu, Mar 15, 2012 10:21:00 AM
Dan Orlovsky - QB - Buccaneers

Dan Orlovsky completed 27-of-40 passes for 264 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions against the Jaguars in Week 17.

The raw numbers aren't terrible, but the Colts never threatened after falling behind 7-0 on the opening drive. Taking over as the starter in December, Orlovsky proved capable of moving the offense against soft coverage. An impending free agent, Orlovsky may have done enough down the stretch to be brought back as Andrew Luck's clipboard-holder should the Colts part with Peyton Manning.
Sun, Jan 1, 2012 05:11:00 PM
Dan Orlovsky - QB - Buccaneers

Dan Orlovsky returned to the Colts Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice for the birth of his triplets.

Orlovsky will be under center versus the Jaguars as Rotoworld's 30th-ranked fantasy QB for Week 17.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Thu, Dec 29, 2011 03:27:00 PM
Dan Orlovsky - QB - Buccaneers

Dan Orlovsky missed Colts practice Wednesday because his wife delivered triplets.

Orlovsky is expected back Thursday and will start the finale against the Jaguars. The Colts can clinch the No. 1 overall pick with a loss, but will be playing all-out to win the game.
Source: Associated Press
Thu, Dec 29, 2011 08:19:00 AM
Dan Orlovsky - QB - Buccaneers

Dan Orlovsky completed 23-of-41 passes for 244 yards and a touchdown against the Texans in Week 16.

Orlovsky started slowly, managing just 64 yards of offense compared to 62 penalty yards by late in the second quarter. Though he struggled in the red zone, Orlovsky impressed with a series of touch passes in quarters two through four. Down 16-12 with 2:00 remaining, Orlovsky drove the Colts down the field and hit Reggie Wayne in the corner of the end zone for the game-winning 1-yard touchdown. Fighting hard for a backup opportunity in 2012, Orlovsky has a plus matchup at Jacksonville in Week 17.
Thu, Dec 22, 2011 11:45:00 PM
Dan Orlovsky - QB - Buccaneers

Dan Orlovsky completed 11 of 17 passes for 82 yards and one touchdown in Week 15 against the Titans.

Orlovsky managed the game well enough to get the Colts their first win, and is an improvement over Curtis Painter, but is merely looking to stay afloat in the NFL, and not likely to return next season. In three starts, he's completing 64 percent of his passes for 571 yards and four touchdowns.
Sun, Dec 18, 2011 05:32:00 PM
Dan Orlovsky - QB - Buccaneers

Dan Orlovsky completed 17-of-37 passes for 136 yards, one touchdown, and one interception as the Colts were thumped by the Ravens 24-10 in Week 14.

The Colts are now 0-13. Orlovsky was brutal in the face of a relentless Ravens pass rush that was dialed up after Baltimore jumped out to an early two-score lead. None of Orlovsky's receivers cleared 50 yards on the day, and he took four sacks, also fumbling three times. Orlovsky figures to struggle again when the Colts face the Titans' underrated pass defense in Week 15.
Sun, Dec 11, 2011 04:08:00 PM
Dan Orlovsky - QB - Buccaneers

Dan Orlovsky completed 30-of-37 passes for 353 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's loss to the Patriots.

Orlovsky threw a costly interception in the fourth quarter on a pass intended for Austin Collie but otherwise showed marked improvement over Curtis Painter. The majority of his completions came in the second half with the Patriots backups in mop-up duty. He connected with Pierre Garcon on two scoring plays with under three minutes remaining in the game. He'll continue to serve as the Colts starting quarterback in Week 14 at Baltimore.
Sun, Dec 4, 2011 06:00:00 PM
Dan Orlovsky - QB - Buccaneers

Updating a previous item, coach Jim Caldwell has named Dan Orlovsky the Colts' starting quarterback for Week 13 against the Patriots.

Caldwell changed his mind -- or, more likely, had it changed for him -- after suggesting Monday that Curtis Painter would remain the starter. On the same day that DC Larry Coyer was fired, the Colts are doing quite a bit of house-cleaning. Orlovsky has plenty of experience at the helm of a winless team from his stint with the Lions in 2008. Even with Painter's nine turnovers to one touchdown over the past five games, Orlovsky isn't much of an upgrade.
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Source: Albert Breer on Twitter
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 01:12:00 PM
Dan Orlovsky - QB - Buccaneers

ESPN's Paul Kuharsky expects the Colts to name a Week 12 quarterback Wednesday.

The simple fact that the 0-10 Colts are debating between Curtis Painter and Dan Orlovsky shows how messy their season has gotten. Local beat writers have been pushing for Orlovsky -- who was part of the Lions 0-16 team in 2008 -- to get a chance. Regardless, the Colts should go extremely run-heavy against the Panthers' laughable run defense this week.
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Source: ESPN.com
Wed, Nov 23, 2011 08:32:00 AM
Dan Orlovsky - QB - Buccaneers

Colts re-signed QB Dan Orlovsky.

The Colts also worked out Brodie Croyle, but Orlovsky had the experience edge after spending training camp with the team. A third quarterback was needed for insurance with Kerry Collins coming off a concussion against the Steelers in Week 3. We're tentatively expecting Curtis Painter to start against the Bucs.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Tue, Sep 27, 2011 04:51:00 PM
Dan Orlovsky - QB - Buccaneers

Colts released QB Dan Orlovsky, TE Michael Matthews, and WR Taj Smith.

The Colts are rolling with three quarterbacks to open the year: Kerry Collins, Curtis Painter (who gets one last breath), and Peyton Manning. Orlovsky lost out directly to Painter, which has to hurt. Matthews was a blocking tight end prospect. Smith is always good in Colts preseasons, but never makes the cut.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Sat, Sep 3, 2011 02:29:00 PM