Broncos cut veteran QB Orton (AP)
By Zaket on November 22, 2011
Kyle Orton has gone from Jay Cutler’s replacement to Tim Tebow’s backup to the unemployment line. The Broncos released the 29-year-old veteran quarterback Tuesday, six weeks after benching him following a 1-4 start. “I spoke with Kyle earlier today and thanked him for everything he did for the Broncos.
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