Kyle Orton Retired Quarterback Ht: 6.3 | Wt: 228

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Mon, 29 Dec 2014 07:07:19 -0800

Buffalo Bills QB EJ Manuel is the only quarterback on the roster, following QB Kyle Orton's retirement Monday, Dec. 29.

Fantasy Tip: Manuel should be involved in a competition in camp next season. He's worth targeting as a suspect QB2 next year.

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| Source: FOXSports.com - Alex Marvez

Mon, 29 Dec 2014 07:02:49 -0800

Buffalo Bills QB Kyle Orton has announced his retirement Monday, Dec. 29.

Fantasy Tip: EJ Manuel is the only quarterback on the roster and should be involved in a competition in camp next season. He's worth targeting as a suspect QB2 next year.

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| Source: FOXSports.com - Alex Marvez

Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:51:30 -0800

Buffalo Bills QB EJ Manuel will not play at all in Week 17 against the New England Patriots, even though the Bills have been eliminated from the playoffs. QB Kyle Orton will remain the starter for the season finale because he continues "giving the team the best chance to win," according to head coach Doug Marrone. Marrone said he hasn't had any talks with the team brass about the future of the quarterback position for the team. Manuel is due to count $2.4 million against the salary cap next year, and releasing him would create $5.25 million in dead money.

Fantasy Tip: The team's decision not to get a look at Manuel in the season finale with nothing on the line isn't promising for his future with the team. Heading into next year, Manuel shouldn't be on any fantasy football radars.

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| Source: The Buffalo News - Jay Skurski

Tue, 23 Dec 2014 13:20:48 -0800

Buffalo Bills QB Kyle Orton will start Week 17, according to head coach Doug Marrone. Marrone said he'll play the players who give the team the best chance to win.

Fantasy Tip: Orton ($5,555) is best left out of FantasyScore lineups this week against the New England Patriots. There are plenty of better options at quarterback for the same price.

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| Source: BuffaloBills.com

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 18:29:18 -0800

Buffalo Bills QB EJ Manuel will not start again this season if head coach Doug Marrone has the final say. When asked if his decision to stick with QB Kyle Orton as the starter would change if the team fell out of playoff contention, Marrone said, "No. Not for me, unless it changes for somebody else."

Fantasy Tip: Based on the comments, Marrone has no faith in Manuel as a starter, and the only way he will be under center again this season is if Orton were to suffer an injury or if someone above Marrone forced the head coach to make a change.

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| Source: The Buffalo News - Jerry Sullivan

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:12:01 -0800

The Buffalo Bills will stick with QB Kyle Orton as the signal caller as they attempt to sneak into postseason play.

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| Source: The Buffalo News - Jay Skurski

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 13:36:13 -0800

Buffalo Bills QB Kyle Orton (toe) was limited for the second straight day in practice Thursday, Nov. 20. The Bills did not actually practice Thursday, so Orton's status is an estimation.

Fantasy Tip: The bright side for Orton ($5,000): The New York Jets allow the most fantasy points per game to QBs (20.70). The downside: Buffalo will be moved from a home game, and they have yet to practice all week because of a blizzard. The matchup is nice, but Orton's lack of precision and poor arm suggest you should look elsewhere.

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| Source: BuffaloBills.com

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:35:17 -0800

Buffalo Bills QB Kyle Orton (toe) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 19. The team did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.

Fantasy Tip: Orton has not done much in his last two games and could be dealing with some weather during the game, which hurts his value. Orton costs $5,000 on FantasyScore, but owners should look to use better options.

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| Source: BuffaloBills.com

Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:24:53 -0800

Buffalo Bills QB Kyle Orton will continue to be the team's starting quarterback, according to head coach Doug Marrone.

Fantasy Tip: Orton has only thrown one touchdown in the last two games but is keeping his job for the time being. Owners on FantasyScore should be able to find better options to use even if Orton is one of the cheaper quarterbacks.

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| Source: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:22:18 -0800

Buffalo Bills QB Kyle Orton (toe) suffered a minor toe injury Thursday, Nov. 13, in Week 11. Head coach Doug Marrone said he isn't considering making the switch to QB EJ Manuel, based on Orton's performance or health.

Fantasy Tip: Orton and Manuel aren't options you should consider on FantasyScore.

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| Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra

Sun, 05 Oct 2014 08:40:43 -0700

The Buffalo Bills have declared RB Bryce Brown, OG Chris Williams, OT Cyrus Kouandjio, QB Kyle Orton, WR Marcus Easley, LB Nigel Bradham, CB Ross Cockrell inactive for Week 5.

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Mon, 29 Sep 2014 12:39:11 -0700

Buffalo Bills QB EJ Manuel has been benched for Week 5. QB Kyle Orton will take over as starter, according to head coach Doug Marrone.

Fantasy Tip: Orton is nowhere near fantasy relevant heading into his first start of the season. Stay away from Buffalo Bills quarterbacks at this point.

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| Source: The Baltimore Sun - Aaron Wilson

Sun, 07 Sep 2014 08:05:14 -0700

Buffalo Bills QB EJ Manuel is on the hot seat. The team will not hesitate turning to Kyle Orton if Manuel struggles.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 17:26:34 -0700

Buffalo Bills head coach Doug Marrone recently had a testy exchange with team officials within earshot of players, and it apparently stemmed from his unhappiness with the decision to sign QB Kyle Orton so late in the calendar, according to a league source.

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| Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Mike Florio

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 13:12:11 -0700

Buffalo Bills QB Kyle Orton's two-year deal is worth $11 million with a $3 million bonus, including base salaries of $2.5 million and $5.4 million with the second year being voidable.

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| Source: The Baltimore Sun - Aaron Wilson

Sat, 30 Aug 2014 18:20:31 -0700

Buffalo Bills QB Kyle Orton signed a two-year contract with the team that could pay him more than $5 million in Year 1.

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| Source: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal

Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:25:38 -0700

The Buffalo Bills and free-agent QB Kyle Orton (Cowboys) agreed to terms on a one-year contract Friday, Aug. 29. Financial terms were undisclosed. Orton will serve as the primary backup to starting QB EJ Manuel.

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| Source: ESPN.com - James Walker

Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:00:35 -0700

The Buffalo Bills are watching the quarterback market, and could be interested in bringing in free-agent QB Kyle Orton (Cowboys).

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Caplan

Sun, 03 Aug 2014 23:33:18 -0700

Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery would accept QB Kyle Orton on his roster if Orton wanted to play again in 2014.

Fantasy Tip: Orton wouldn't challenge Jay Cutler for the starting job, but considering Jimmy Clausen and Jordan Palmer are the backups this would be a step up. Monitor the situation, as it is worth stashing Orton on your bench as a "handcuff" pick if he signs. Cutler occasionally gets hurt.

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| Source: ESPN.com

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 15:31:05 -0700

Free-agent QB Kyle Orton (Cowboys) does not want to retire and wants to play in 2014, according to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

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| Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Clarence E. Hill Jr.

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 14:48:00 -0700

The Dallas Cowboys' release of free-agent QB Kyle Orton (Cowboys) will add $1.12 million in dead money to the team's 2014 salary cap and $2.25 million to their 2015 salary cap, according to a source.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 14:21:56 -0700

The Dallas Cowboys are releasing QB Kyle Orton, according to a source.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 13:59:29 -0700

Dallas Cowboys QB Brandon Weeden is working on learning the team's offense and getting better, and is not concerned with the situation surrounding QB Kyle Orton. "I'm going to go about my business the same way regardless. I haven't met Kyle, so I can't really speak on it, but whatever he decides to do – it's kind of out of my control," Weeden said. "So what I'm worried about is, if I'm running with the twos out there, do my job to make the twos better. I want to make the team better any way I can, so it doesn't change my mindset or the way I feel about it."

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| Source: DallasCowboys.com

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 12:49:08 -0700

If Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton decides to return for the 2014 season, the team is expected to have three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster for the first time in several years.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Joe Kaiser

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 16:25:31 -0700

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said he expects QB Kyle Orton to report to training camp on time.

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| Source: ESPNDallas.com - Calvin Watkins

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:10:52 -0700

The agent for Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton visited the team this week, but there appears to be no resolution on if Orton will report to training camp.

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| Source: ESPNDallas.com

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 10:53:52 -0700

Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton is not at the team's minicamp Tuesday, June 17, according to a source. Orton is strongly considering retirement.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Mon, 16 Jun 2014 15:16:03 -0700

Updating a previous item, the Dallas Cowboys have been optimistic that QB Kyle Orton would show up for mandatory minicamp this week, but after he didn't show Monday, June 16, the team is unsure if he'll be around Tuesday, June 17.

Fantasy Tip: Orton isn't a huge blow to the Cowboys if he doesn't wind up showing up this week, since they have Brandon Weeden as a capable backup. Orton, obviously, shouldn't be drafted.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Mon, 16 Jun 2014 13:27:43 -0700

Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton did not show up for his physical Monday, June 16, according to multiple sources. Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett anticipated Orton to attend this week's three-day minicamp. Orton is subject to a $10,930 fine for missing the physical. If he does not show up for the first day of minicamp Tuesday, June 17, he would face a fine of $11,575. If he misses all three days of the minicamp, the maximum fine is $69,455.

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| Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer

Sun, 15 Jun 2014 09:26:46 -0700

The NFL's scheduled unrestricted free-agent quarterback class for 2015 features 14 players who will be at least 30 years of age, including Indianapolis Colts QB Matt Hasselbeck (39), St. Louis Rams QB Shaun Hill (35), Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (35), New York Jets QB Michael Vick (34), Cincinnati Bengals QB Jason Campbell (33), New Orleans Saints QB Luke McCown (33), Seattle Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson (32), Kansas City Chiefs QB Alex Smith (31), Oakland Raiders QB Trent Edwards (31), Chicago Bears QB Jordan Palmer (31), Detroit Lions QB Dan Orlovsky (31), Cleveland Browns QB Tyler Thigpen (31) and Miami Dolphins QB Matt Moore (30). Estranged Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton (32) is also scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent, although he is reportedly leaning toward retirement.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 00:21:37 -0700

Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett told media he expects to speak with QB Kyle Orton soon. Orton has skipped the team's voluntary offseason program and would have to repay the club $3 million of his $5 million signing bonus if he retires.

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| Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Charean Williams

Tue, 27 May 2014 09:42:08 -0700

Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton (undisclosed) is not participating in practice Tuesday, May 27.

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| Source: ESPNDallas.com

Thu, 22 May 2014 17:35:09 -0700

Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton has informed the team he wants to retire, but the Cowboys are trying to talk him out of the decision.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Tue, 20 May 2014 09:20:49 -0700

Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton has not been in communication with QB coach Wade Wilson since the end of last season.

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| Source: ESPNDallas.com - Tim MacMahon

Sat, 17 May 2014 23:41:56 -0700

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett expects QB Kyle Orton to be back with the team this season, based on conversations he has had with Orton.

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| Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Charean Williams

Mon, 12 May 2014 12:25:20 -0700

Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton still has not reported for offseason workouts and is not expected to join the team until their mandatory minicamp in June. The team would be allowed to fine Orton up to $70,000 if he does not show up for the minicamp.

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| Source: ESPNDallas.com - Calvin Watkins

Wed, 07 May 2014 10:50:21 -0700

Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton still has not reported for the team's offseason workouts. Head coach Jason Garrett said the team expects Orton to report for workouts at some point this offseason.

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| Source: ESPNDallas.com - Calvin Watkins

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 09:34:10 -0700

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the team expects QB Kyle Orton to attend the mandatory minicamp in June. Orton did not report for the start of offseason workouts.

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| Source: ESPNDallas.com - Calvin Watkins

Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:06:08 -0700

Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton's 2014 salary will go from $3.25 million to $3.175 million, because he missed the offseason workouts this week.

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| Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 18:24:26 -0700

Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton did not show up for the first day of the team's offseason program Monday, April 21.

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| Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Clarence E. Hill Jr.

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 13:40:45 -0700

David Dunn, agent for Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton, said Orton will play next season and never considered retiring this offseason.

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| Source: ESPNDallas.com - Calvin Watkins

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 12:02:51 -0700

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the team expects QB Kyle Orton to return next season. There was a belief that Orton may be considering retirement this offseason.

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| Source: ESPNDallas.com - Calvin Watkins

Sun, 16 Mar 2014 16:53:46 -0700

The Dallas Cowboys do not know if QB Kyle Orton will play next season but expect to get a decision from him in the near future. The team believes Orton likely will not retire because he would have to pay the team $3 million from a renegotiated contract.

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| Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Charean Williams

Sun, 23 Feb 2014 15:25:53 -0800

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he assumes QB Kyle Orton will return in 2014. Orton has been contemplating retirement.

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| Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer

Sun, 16 Feb 2014 00:20:04 -0800

Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin and QB Kyle Orton could be salary cap casualties. While the team may be able to restructure Orton's deal if he still wants to remain with the team, ESPN.com's Todd Archer believes the writing has been on the wall for a while regarding Austin's departure.

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| Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer

Fri, 03 Jan 2014 13:21:38 -0800

The Dallas Cowboys could ask QB Kyle Orton to restructure his contract this offseason because he is scheduled to make $3.25 million in 2014. The team could also release Orton and save almost $1 million in salary cap space.

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| Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 03:50:18 -0800

Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton knows his interception by Philadelphia Eagles CB Brandon Boykin cost the team a victory and resulted in a 24-22 loss on Sunday, Dec. 29, and he addressed that with the media. "I just threw a bad pass," Orton said. "Miles (Austin) ran a great route, same play we scored on the play before, just went to Miles this time and just threw it behind him and the guy made a nice catch on the ball."

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| Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Clarence E. Hill Jr.

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 03:34:49 -0800

Philadelphia Eagles CB Brandon Boykin intercepted a pass from Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton in the final two minutes of the game to preserve his team's 24-22 win on Sunday, Dec. 29. The win gave the Eagles a 10-6 finish to the regular season and a wild-card game on Saturday, Jan. 4, against the New Orleans Saints.

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| Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Zach Berman

Mon, 23 Dec 2013 13:47:13 -0800

Updating a previous report, the Dallas Cowboys have not made a final determination about QB Tony Romo's (back) status for Week 17, but QB Kyle Orton likely will start the game.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Jason La Canfora

Cowboys | Tony Romo to miss rest of season

Mon, 23 Dec 2013 13:27:15 -0800

Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (back) has been ruled out for the season because of his back injury.

Fantasy Tip: Kyle Orton will start at quarterback with Romo out. Orton could be a starting option for desperate owners but there are probably better options available. The Cowboys wide receivers and tight ends should be downgraded because of the change.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter