Kyle Orton

Kyle Orton is a National Football League quarterback who plays for the Denver Broncos. On June 14, 2009, Orton was named the starting quarterback for the Broncos.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4256553

Orton, who was expected to be the Chicago Bears' starting quarterback in 2009, was traded to the Broncos on April 2, 2009, along with first-round draft picks in 2009 and 2010 and a third-round draft pick in 2009, in exchange for quarterback Jay Cutler and a fifth-round 2009 draft pick.Chicago Sun-Times: Bears Get Their Quarterback in Trade for Cutler

Kyle Orton was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2005. He started in 15 games during his rookie season, throwing for 1,869 yards with nine touchdowns and 13 interceptions.NFL.com: Kyle Orton In 2006, Orton did not see any action after being demoted to third-string quarterback behind starter Rex Grossman and veteran backup Brian Griese. Orton got a chance to start in three games toward the end of the 2007 regular season after the Bears were eliminated from playoff contention.Chicago Bears: Excited Bears quarterback settling in under center (December 15, 2007)

On August 18, 2008, Orton beat out Grossman to win the starting quarterback position for the Bears. The Bears played their first regular season game on September 7 against the Indianapolis ColtsESPN.com: Orton named Bears' starting quarterback (August 18, 2008)

Orton left a November 2, 2008, game on a cart with a right ankle injury.ESPN.com: Orton leaves game on cart with injured right ankle He missed just one week, returning to the Bears in their November 16, 2008, loss to the Green Bay Packers.

• Mahalo's Guide to the Denver Broncos
• NFL.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6-4
  • Weight: 217
  • Rookie Year: 2005

• 1982: Born November 14

• 2001: College football debut at Purdue University

• 2005: Drafted 106th overall in the 4th round of the NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears

• 2005: Signs a four-year contract with the Chicago Bears

• 2009: Traded to the Denver Broncos