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Chris Kuper | Guard

Team: Denver Broncos
Age / DOB:  (30) / 12/19/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 303
College: North Dakota
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Broncos RG Chris Kuper's Denver future is murky after the $23.5 million addition of Louis Vasquez.
The Broncos will likely play Vasquez at right guard, Zane Beadles at left guard, Orlando Franklin and Ryan Clady on the tackles, and J.D. Walton at center. Kuper, coming off two left ankle surgeries and owed an untenable $4.5 million base salary, is the obvious odd man out. Kuper turned 30 in December. Mar 12 - 5:34 PM
Source: Denver Post

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Chris Kuper - G - Broncos

Broncos RG Chris Kuper will undergo left ankle/lower leg surgery.

Kuper underwent surgery for the same injury last offseason, but this time he's going to visit a different surgeon. X-rays near the end of the regular season revealed a break where the plate that had been holding his fibula together was shattered. Kuper missed the entire 2012 offseason with the same injury, though this one is "less traumatic."
Source: Denver Post
Jan 22 - 5:37 PM
Chris Kuper - G - Broncos

The Broncos are optimistic that RG Chris Kuper (ankle) and LT Ryan Clady (undisclosed) will play versus the Ravens in the Divisional round of the playoffs.

Kuper was limited in practice last week after missing nine games in the regular season. Clady sat out practice last week, but it's not believed that his undisclosed "nagging" injury is serious.
Related: Ryan Clady
Source: Denver Post
Jan 7 - 10:55 AM
Chris Kuper - G - Broncos

Broncos declared RG Chris Kuper, QB Caleb Hanie, CB Tracy Porter, RB Knowshon Moreno, DL Sealver Siliga, DB Duke Ihenacho, and TE Julius Thomas inactive for Week 10 at Carolina.

Manny Ramirez will fill in for Kuper. Although Peyton Manning's 10 sacks taken are the second-fewest in the NFL, they have all come in the five games started by Ramirez.
Sun, Nov 11, 2012 11:40:00 AM
Chris Kuper - G - Broncos

Broncos RG Chris Kuper is out 2-4 weeks with a severe left ankle sprain.

"No fracture involved," said coach John Fox. "There will be some rehab." Journeyman Manny Ramirez will replace Kuper at right guard. Ramirez held his own in five starts to open the season, so Denver's offense should be alright.
Source: Denver Post
Mon, Nov 5, 2012 05:39:00 PM
Chris Kuper - G - Broncos

According to the Denver Post, Broncos RG Chris Kuper sustained a "severe" ankle sprain in Sunday's win over the Bengals.

X-rays came back negative, but Kuper is still expected to miss some time. He'll have an MRI Monday to determine the exact extent of the sprain. Note that the damage is on his left side, the same ankle he dislocated in the final game of 2011. Look for Manny Ramirez to start against the Panthers in Week 10.
Source: Denver Post
Sun, Nov 4, 2012 06:51:00 PM
Chris Kuper - G - Broncos

Broncos RG Chris Kuper exited Sunday's Week 9 game with a third-quarter ankle injury and was immediately declared out.

Kuper suffered a broken left leg late last season and also broke his arm early in training camp. A warrior, we suspect he would have stayed in this game if the injury weren't so serious. Kuper has been a strong run blocker in 2012.
Sun, Nov 4, 2012 03:19:00 PM
Chris Kuper - G - Broncos

Broncos RG Chris Kuper (broken arm) has resumed practicing.

Kuper had been sidelined since going down on August 14. Perhaps the Broncos' top offensive lineman, Kuper will likely be back in the starting lineup on Sunday.
Source: DenverBroncos.com
Wed, Sep 26, 2012 01:54:00 PM
Chris Kuper - G - Broncos

Broncos RG Chris Kuper is expected to be sidelined six weeks after suffering a broken ulna in his forearm during Tuesday's practice.

Tough luck. Kuper was working hard to return to form after suffering a dislocated left ankle as well as a broken tibia and fibula in last year's season finale. Manny Ramirez is next up on the depth chart, though an alternative would be moving RT Orlando Franklin inside and starting Chris Clark or Ryan Harris against the Steelers, Falcons and Texans the first three weeks of the season.
Related: Manuel Ramirez
Source: Denver Post
Tue, Aug 14, 2012 02:22:00 PM
Chris Kuper - G - Broncos

Broncos RG Chris Kuper (broken leg) has been medically cleared for training camp.

The Broncos should be breathing a sigh of relief, as Kuper was coming off a major injury. He dislocated his left ankle and also broke his tibia and fibula in Week 17 last year, then underwent a second surgery in April. Kuper is arguably Denver's best offensive lineman when healthy. He should be set for Week 1.
Source: Lindsay Jones on Twitter
Wed, Jul 25, 2012 03:19:00 PM
Chris Kuper - G - Broncos

Coach John Fox expects LG Chris Kuper (leg) to be ready for training camp.

Recovering from multiple surgeries to repair his left fibula and ankle, Kuper sat out all 10 OTAs and three minicamp sessions. Manny Ramirez worked as the first-team left guard throughout spring practices.
Related: Manuel Ramirez
Source: Denver Post
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 10:52:00 AM
Chris Kuper - G - Broncos

Broncos VP of Football Operations John Elway believes LG Chris Kuper (leg) could be ready to return by mid-June.

Kuper underwent a second surgery in April, but is "on par" with the 4-6 month timeline he was given after breaking his leg in Week 17. Even if Kuper isn't ready for camp, it's beginning to look like he'll avoid the PUP list.
Source: DenverBroncos.com
Sat, May 19, 2012 12:31:00 PM
Chris Kuper - G - Broncos

Broncos LG Chris Kuper underwent a second surgical procedure on his left fibula last week, this one to remove a screw causing discomfort.

There are still seven screws and a plate holding his leg and ankle together. Although he's still walking with a crutch, Kuper believes he will be back on the field by June. The Broncos will be happy if he's ready to rejoin the lineup by the time exhibition games start.
Source: Denver Post
Fri, Apr 13, 2012 09:09:00 AM
Chris Kuper - G - Broncos

Broncos LG Chris Kuper (broken leg) "could" be ready for training camp.

All this means is that Kuper has yet to suffer a setback after breaking his leg in Week 17 last season, as coach John Fox said in January he wasn't "closing the door" on Kuper being ready for camp. The Broncos could be forced to start Manuel Ramirez or a draft pick if Kuper isn't ready for Week 1.
Source: Denver Post
Tue, Apr 10, 2012 11:00:00 AM
Chris Kuper - G - Broncos

Broncos placed LG Chris Kuper on injured reserve with a broken left leg, ending his season.

Coach John Fox "isn't closing door" on Kuper being ready for training camp, but this is a severe injury. Denver's long-time left guard has missed just two games since 2007 and made the Pro Bowl in 2011. Russ Hochstein will be a significant downgrade for the postseason. Under contract for $3.5 million in 2012, Kuper is very likely to be back in Denver.
Mon, Jan 2, 2012 02:33:00 PM

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