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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:44:21 -0700
Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton has agreed to restructure his contract, which created $383,000 in salary cap space for the team.
Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:05:35 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys likely will ask QB Kyle Orton to restructure his contract in order to create some salary cap space for the team.
Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:28:40 -0800
The Dallas Cowboys are happy with their quarterback pair of Tony Romo and backup Kyle Orton. The team is not expected to add a third-string quarterback or even look at the position during the free-agent market. Developing a long-term starting option at the quarterback position isn't a need right now so it likely will not take on a sense of urgency until future seasons.
Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:20:54 -0800
Dallas Cowboys OT Doug Free, CB Brandon Carr, DE Jason Hatcher, OG Nate Livings, QB Kyle Orton, CB Orlando Scandrick, DE DeMarcus Ware and TE Jason Witten may be candidates to restructure their contracts in order for the team to create some salary cap space.
Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:48:47 -0700
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo could serve as the holder on field goal attempts in Week 6, according to head coach Jason Garrett. Ps Chris Jones (knee) and Brian Moorman (groin), whose status for the game is uncertain because of injuries, would normally handle the holding duties. Garrett said backup QB Kyle Orton would be another candidate.
Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:22:43 -0700
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo completed 31 of his 43 pass attempts for 307 yards, one touchdown and a career-high tying five interceptions in the Week 4 loss against the Chicago Bears Monday, Oct. 1. Romo was lifted midway through the fourth quarter due to a lopsided score, as QB Kyle Orton saw his first regular season action for the team.
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 06:19:56 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys may only have two quarterbacks on the final roster, with QBs Tony Romo and Kyle Orton guaranteed roster spots.
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:59:18 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys could consider keeping only QBs Tony Romo and Kyle Orton on the final roster and use the spot that would have went to a third quarterback at another position.
Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:13:54 -0700
Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton (hamstring) dealt with a minor hamstring injury during minicamp last week but should be fine for training camp.
Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:29:15 -0700
Updating a previous report, the Dallas Cowboys have signed QB Kyle Orton to a three-year deal worth $10.5 million.
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:18:46 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms with free-agent QB Kyle Orton (Chiefs) on a three-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:43:34 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys are expected to meet with free-agent QB Kyle Orton (Chiefs) in the near future.
Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:38:05 -0800
The Chicago Bears may show interest in Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent QB Kyle Orton to be their backup quarterback if he is not able to find a starting quarterback job.
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:47:07 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli said Friday, Feb. 24, that the team might be interested in bringing back impending free-agent QB Kyle Orton. "We've talked to Kyle's people. It sounds like Kyle would like to be with us," Pioli said. "We've told Kyle we'd like to continue to work with him. Now it's just a matter of seeing if things arrive at the right place. It's not always whether we want a player or the player wants to be here. Things have to work out (contractually)."
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:34:58 -0800
The Chicago Bears could show interest in Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent QB Kyle Orton, Oakland Raiders impending free-agent QB Jason Campbell and free-agent QB David Garrard (Jaguars) this offseason.
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:29:36 -0800
The Washington Redskins are expected to show interest in Green Bay Packers impending free-agent QB Matt Flynn, Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent QB Kyle Orton and Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning if he is released this offseason.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:58:57 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel and general manager Scott Pioli emphasized Thursday, Feb. 2, the need to bring in competition for QB Matt Cassel at starting quarterback. "What happens in free agency remains to be seen," Crennel said. "I know competition makes everybody better, and we'll just have to see what kind of competition we're going to have at the quarterback position." Pioli added the team could re-sign impending free-agent QB Kyle Orton.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:50:01 -0800
The Washington Redskins could show interest in Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent QB Kyle Orton this offseason.
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:32:48 -0800
The Jacksonville Jaguars could show interest in Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent QB Kyle Orton and Houston Texans impending free-agent QB Jake Delhomme this offseason.
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:12:29 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel (hand) expects to be healthy for the start of next season after breaking his right hand this year. "I don't believe so," said Cassel, who had missed only two games his first two seasons with the Chiefs. "It's healed up quite nicely so far. I've got all the range of motion back and all of those things." The team hasn't given an indication that they will re-sign QB Kyle Orton to compete with Cassel in training camp.
Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:19:51 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton completed 15 of 29 passes for 180 yards in Week 17 against the Denver Broncos, his former team. He was able to lead his team to a 7-3 win, but it wasn't enough to knock the Broncos from the playoffs.
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:51:40 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton has started with preparations for the Week 17 game against the Denver Broncos, and a win by his new team can help eliminate his old team from the playoffs. "The only guys I'm trying to prove something to are my teammates," Orton said Wednesday, Dec. 28. "I really don't worry about anyone else."
Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:17:57 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton went 21-for-36 for 300 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions against the Oakland Raiders in Week 16.
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:52:42 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton led the team to a win in Week 15 over the previously unbeaten Green Bay Packers, making the organization's decision on what to do at the position that much more difficult. "If we win these next two games with him, and he continues to play the way he did today, then you might have to say that (Orton is the future)," interim head coach Romeo Crennel said Sunday, Dec. 18. Orton is a free agent after this season and QB Matt Cassel would be heading into the fourth season of a $63 million contract. The team could also sign someone from outside the organization, or draft a high-profile QB, but Orton is trying to make the decision a little more difficult.
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:37:07 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton went 23-for-31 for 299 yards in Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers in Week 15.
Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:07:10 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel said QB Kyle Orton will start against the Green Bay Packers in Week 15. QB Ricky Stanzi will serve as the backup to Orton.
Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:40:34 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton (finger) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec 16, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:00:25 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel said QB Kyle Orton (finger) is expected to start against the Green Bay Packers in Week 15. Crennel has been impressed with Orton's practice this week. "I would say he will probably start for us," Crennel said. "Kyle was able to do more than I expected yesterday and we gave him more today as a result of it. He seemed to have weathered the storm pretty good. We feel good right now about where he is." Orton will wear a glove on his passing hand to protect his injured finger.
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:37:35 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton (finger) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 15.
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:02:48 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton (finger) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 14.
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:03:32 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton (finger) will start in Week 15 if he is healthy enough to play. If he is not able to play, QB Ricky Stanzi would start the game.
Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:47:04 -0800
The Kansas City Chiefs have declared DL Brandon Bair, OT David Mims, CB Donald Washington, TE Jake O'Connell, WR Jeremy Horne, DL Jerrell Powe, QB Kyle Orton inactive for Week 14.
Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:24:14 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said he likes the progress QB Tyler Palko has made as a quarterback. He is expected to start in Week 14 against the New York Jets, as QB Kyle Orton (finger) is listed as doubtful. "It's tough to play quarterback in this league," Haley said. "It's tough when your first couple games are what his have been, his first three, really. What he's done is he's gotten better every game and he was playing quarterback when we won a big game and made a couple big plays for us within that game."
Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:45:43 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton (finger) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 9, but is doubtful for Week 14.
Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:37:42 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs LB Jovan Belcher (shoulder), QB Kyle Orton (finger) and C Casey Wiegmann (finger) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 8.
Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:52:26 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton (finger) and C Casey Wiegmann (finger) were limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:46:49 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton (finger) was not wearing any bandaging in the locker room following the team's Week 13 game.
Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:09:59 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton (finger) suffered a finger injury in Week 13 and is considered questionable to return.
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:28:03 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said Wednesday, Nov. 30, that QB Tyler Palko remains the team's starting quarterback. "Tyler's the starter. We're getting (QB Kyle Orton) ready to play," Haley said. "(Orton) might have to play."
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:09:45 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said Monday, Nov. 28, that QB Tyler Palko remains the starting quarterback, but he acknowledged that QB Kyle Orton will be given every opportunity to win the job before Week 13. "Tyler's the starter," Haley said, "but as we do every week and with every position, if we feel Kyle or Ricky (Stanzi) gives us a chance to win, we'll make that determination."
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:52:12 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said QB Kyle Orton could receive snaps with the first-team offense at practice this week to get more familiar with his teammates but QB Tyler Palko is still the starting quarterback at this time.
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:48:48 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Tyler Palko completed 18 of 28 passes for 167 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions in Week 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Palko also lost a fumble. It is likely Palko started his last game with the team adding QB Kyle Orton, but nothing has been made official just yet.
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:15:42 -0800
The Kansas City Chiefs have declared DL Brandon Bair, LB Demorrio Williams, CB Donald Washington, TE Jake O'Connell, DL Jerrell Powe, QB Kyle Orton, OG Ryan Lilja inactive for Week 12.
Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:40:47 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said QB Kyle Orton may be the No. 3 quarterback for Week 12. The Chiefs have only had two quarterbacks active for most of the games this season which would indicate Orton may not be active for the game.
Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:22:00 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton arrived at the team's facility Friday, Nov. 25, and he went through his first team practice in the evening. "We've got to get Kyle assimilated into how we're going things and make decisions as we get closer to the game and then obviously next week," Haley said.
Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:26:47 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton has yet to join the team but is expected to arrive in town Friday, Nov. 25.
Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:49:04 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley is not yet ready to commit to QB Kyle Orton for the team's Week 13 game. QB Tyler Palko will start in Week 12, and he could remain the starter based on his performance. "It will depend on Tyler," Haley said. "He's worked hard. He understands the offense. There's a lot to be encouraged about. I'm excited to see the progression here Sunday night ... (Orton is) a smart guy. I was very clear to him about where he was coming and what he was coming into. Tyler is the starter, but the guy that gives us the best chance to win will always play at any position. Tyler understands that, and every other position understands that."
Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:00:41 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton will likely serve as the No. 2 quarterback in Week 12 behind QB Tyler Palko but then be in line to start the following week.
Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:52:10 -0800
Kansas City Chiefs QB Tyler Palko is still expected to make his second straight start in Week 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers despite the waiver claim of QB Kyle Orton Wednesday, Nov. 23. "He didn't tell me either way," Palko said. "He just said we're going full speed ahead for Pittsburgh. I was in the huddle today calling plays and we have a really good plan. I'm fired up about it."
Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:27:09 -0800
The Dallas Cowboys placed a waiver claim on QB Kyle Orton but he was awarded to the Kansas City Chiefs.
