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Orton's recovery time should be short
Orton's recovery time should be short
Just as quarterback Kyle Orton's development has been a terrific discovery for the Bears, so appears to be news regarding his health. Reports that Orton will be out at least a month with a right ankle injury have been exaggerated. A source said Orton doesn't have a high ankle sprain and won't miss four weeks or more.
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
Orton update: No ligament damage
chicagotribune.com — After undergoing a series of tests Monday, Bears quarterback Kyle Orton was told he would miss three to four weeks, according to an NFL source. Also, the MRI revealed no ligament damage. Mike Downey: Injury a cruel blow to Bears' MVP  ... (more) Orton update: No ligament damage
Orton may be a go on Sunday
Orton may be a go on Sunday
suntimes.com — Actions always speak louder than words, and Kyle Orton strode without a limp to the podium in the Halas Hall media room Wednesday afternoon, then exited comfortably after discussing the most overblown ankle injury in Bears history. Orton did not ... (more) Orton may be a go on Sunday
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Black and Blue all over: Tough guy test
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog — ... Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that quarterback Kyle Orton's recovery period from an ankle injury will be shorter than the initial four-week projection. ...

Bears News and Notes - 11/04/08
Windy City Gridiron — ... with a chip on his shoulder. He is not competing against Caleb Hanie. It is Rex's job now and he knows it. In saying this, expect Rex, who already has played meaningful games in this offense (unlike most backup quarterbacks in the league), to take the playbook and run with it. Obviously, all we have to do is wait a week.  We will know soon enought what we have.  If Grossman is able to run this team against the Titans maybe we have something. *** More recent reports suggest that Orton doesn't have any torn ligaments and doesn't even have a ...

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