Kyle Orton Fantasy News

Kyle Orton unlikely to return to Chiefs
Monday, January 2, 2012, 2:26pm

Kyle Orton was something less than definitive about his future with the Chiefs after their season ended with Sunday’s 7-3 win over the Broncos. But he sounded like a guy who has played his last game with the Chiefs.

“I thank the Chiefs for giving me an opportunity to get a fresh start. I really enjoyed playing with those guys in the locker room. I think they’ve got a solid group of character guys. I appreciate them letting me come in and be a part of the team and finish this season on a strong note.” Orton will be a free agent in March if he doesn’t re-sign with the Chiefs. Cassel and rookie Ricky Stanzi, who didn’t play a down this season, are also under contract.

“I don’t know,” Orton said when asked whether he thought he would return next season. “I’m going to step away. I know they’ve got 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. We’ll see what happens.”

Thursday, December 1, 2011, 10:15am

Tyler Palko is still the starter for the Chiefs. Kyle Orton will be his backup for now.

Chiefs HC Todd Haley from Wednesday's presser: "Tyler’s the starter. We’re getting Kyle ready to play. He might have to play."

Monday, November 28, 2011, 10:32am

Kansas City Star beat writer Kent Babb said:

Kyle Orton should be the starter next week at Chicago, barring a setback. Tyler Palko has proved that he cannot be counted on to protect the ball or make smart throws, and he’ll likely return to being the backup. Ricky Stanzi will likely resume his place as the third quarterback.

Texans QB Matt Leinart done for the year
Monday, November 28, 2011, 7:46am

Matt Leinart: "I think there's probably a pretty strong possibility I won't be coming back this season."

Sunday, November 27, 2011, 7:58pm

Chiefs Inactives
Brandon Bair DE
Ryan Lilja G
Jake O'Connell TE
Kyle Orton QB
Jerrell Powe NT
Donald Washington SS
Demorrio Williams LB

Saturday, November 26, 2011, 12:40pm

Quarterback Kyle Orton, awarded to the Kansas City Chiefs this week after a waiver claim, joined his new team for Friday evening’s practice, but he might have joined the Chiefs too late to be active Sunday night against Pittsburgh.

Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said Friday that Orton, whom Denver released earlier this week, might be the Chiefs’ third quarterback Sunday, behind starter Tyler Palko and rookie Ricky Stanzi. Other than this past Monday, when the Chiefs went with two quarterbacks, the team has kept the third quarterback inactive for each of its games.

"I wouldn’t rule out anything at this point, other than Tyler starting the game," Haley said. "We’ll just have to see."

Haley said much of Orton’s participation would be determined by how quickly the Chiefs can familiarize him with the team’s offense and its way of going about its business.

Chiefs awarded Kyle Orton via waivers
Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 6:22pm

The Chiefs claimed former Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton on waivers today, according to an NFL source.

Broncos waive QB Kyle Orton
Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 4:00pm

Filed to ESPN: Denver Broncos waived quarterback Kyle Orton today.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 10:06am

Many have been impressed with Knowshon Moreno receiving skills ever since he snared a pass in the flat from Kyle Orton for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in Game 4 of his rookie 2009 season. He showed great hands on that catch as a Cowboys defender flashed in front of him while just missing the interception.

The 27-yard TD screen reception from Tim Tebow (two weeks ago) was the first sign of life from Moreno. But he did run like an unstoppable crazed dog on that play. There is growing sentiment that Moreno's best role going forward would be as a third-down back.