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Bears' Orton: 'I'm hoping I don't miss any time'
Kyle Orton wore a black brace on his right ankle Wednesday but the Bears QB remains optimistic about his status for this week.
Source: Orton likely out for a month with high ankle sprain
chicagotribune.com — Bears quarterback Kyle Orton could be out a month with a high right ankle sprain, a source... told the Tribune. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday. He suffered the injury at the end of the first half of Sunday's 27-23 win over the Detroit Lions. (more) Source: Orton likely out for a month with high ankle sprain
KYLE ORTON AND MIKE BROWN INJURY UPDATES
KYLE ORTON AND MIKE BROWN INJURY UPDATES
docksquadsports.com — although bad, not season ending for both... (more) KYLE ORTON AND MIKE BROWN INJURY UPDATES
QB Grossman in for Bears as Orton leaves injured
QB Grossman in for Bears as Orton leaves injured
sports.espn.go.com — Bears quarterback Kyle Orton was taken from the field on a cart late in the second quarter... Sunday and the team said he would miss the rest of the game against the Detroit Lions because of a right ankle injury. (more) QB Grossman in for Bears as Orton leaves injured
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KYLE ORTON MIGHT PLAY SUNDAY
ProFootballTalk.com — Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton was carted off the field Sunday against the Lions, and initial reports were that he would miss three or four games. But Orton said today that he might not miss any games at all.“I’m certainly not ruling out anything,” Orton said. “I feel like I got lucky. I’m hoping I don’t miss any time .” Orton has a sprained ankle, and he isn’t practicing today, but an MRI revealed that the injury was less serious than was feared, and in talking to reporters, he expressed optimism that he could go Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Bears wide receiver ...

Orton Says He Might Play
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors — Orton Says He Might Play From Vaughn McClure of The Chicago Tribune : Kyle Orton walked into the interview room at Halas Hall on Wednesday with a black brace supporting his right ankle. But the Bears quarterback remains optimistic about his status. “I’m certainly not ruling out anything,” Orton said when asked if he could play soon. “Just going week to week.” Orton said he has an ankle sprain. A source said Orton was told he’d be out three to four weeks but the quarterback isn’t putting a timetable on his return. He injured the ankle in a 27-23 win over Detroit during to ...

Orton On Orton: ‘I’m Hoping I Don’t Miss Any Time’
MOUTHPIECE Blog // A Chicago-Addled Sports Blog — ... that Kyle Orton had plans of returning a bit earlier than advertised. This afternoon at Halas Hall, the Neckbearded One confirmed as much to reporters. ...

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suntimes.com 10/20/2008 — Kyle Orton was ready to take the snap and saw something in the defense that didn’t look right. So he backed away, changed the play call, walked down the offensive line and yelled out what he was doing, pointed to players and told them what positions ...
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ustailgate.com 11/11/2008 — Kyle Orton, who missed Sunday's game with an ankle injury, is optimistic about playing next weekend. "I certainly can't predict the future, but I think I've got a real good chance to play against Green Bay (Week 11)," Orton said after the 21-14 loss to the Titans. "Just like anybody's sprained ...
ORTON NOT DONE FOR THE YEAR?
profootballtalk.com 11/2/2008 — Several readers tell us that it’s being reported on the Comcast postgame show in Chicago that Bears quarterback Kyle Ortron doesn’t have a broken ankle, and that he’s not done for the year. Orton suffered the ankle injury late in the ...
KYLE ORTON MIGHT PLAY SUNDAY
profootballtalk.com 11/6/2008 — Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton was carted off the field Sunday against the Lions, and initial reports were that he would miss three or four games. But Orton said today that he might not miss any games at all. “I’m certainly not ...
Bears QB Orton has sprained ankle, hopes to play
sports.espn.go.com 11/5/2008 — Relieved that his right ankle is just sprained and not broken, Bears quarterback Kyle Orton hopes to play this week against unbeaten Tennessee.
BEARS IN BRIEF: Orton likes his chances to play against Green Bay
suntimes.com 11/11/2008 — Kyle Orton was walking limp-free with the small brace on his right ankle Monday, a day after he decided he couldn't go against the Tennessee Titans.
Orton has more tests on ankle; Bears await word
sports.espn.go.com 11/4/2008 — One day after leaving the field on a cart, Bears quarterback Kyle Orton was undergoing more tests on his right ankle to determine the extent of his injury.
Bears QB Orton practices, still in doubt vs. Titans
sports.espn.go.com 11/8/2008 — Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton practiced Friday for the first time since getting injured, but an appearance in Sunday's game at Soldier Field against the unbeaten Tennessee Titans appears unlikely.
2-minute drillChicago Sun-Times Bears 11/5/2008
Keep an eye on the midseason reports, and you'll see that Bears quarterback Kyle Orton is being called one of the most surprising players in the NFL and one of the most improved. Could that translate into a Pro Bowl appearance? It will depend on ...
Bears QB Kyle Orton won't rule out playing SundayUSATODAY.com NFL - Top Stories 11/5/2008
Relieved that his right ankle is just sprained and not broken, Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton hopes to play this week ...
Rex Grossman: Why Are You Still in the NFL?Bleacher Report - NFL 11/5/2008
At the halfway point of the 2008 season, the Bears are 5-3 and in first place in the NFC North. They have been arguably the most competitive team in the NFL this season. Their three losses—all against very good teams from the NFC South (the ...
Bears QB Orton feeling better, could play SundayChicago Sun-Times Bears 11/5/2008
Kyle Orton is not ruling himself out for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. With a small brace on his right ankle, Orton strode into the media rook at Halas Hall today and said if he can handle the pain, he will be on the field at Soldier Field.
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#10 - The Titans aren't going 16-0. #9 - The Bears' three losses have been for a combined total of 8 points. #8 - Hester is due for a big game on the special teams side of the ball. #7 - The Packers, the No. 2 team in the NFC North ...