Kyle Orton Returns To Denver

Kansas City Chiefs/NFL(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) -- Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Kyle Orton returns to the Mile High City this Sunday afternoon for the first time since Denver waived him in late November.

Orton was named the starting QB during Broncos training camp, but soon found himself on the bench in favor of Tim Tebow after a 1-4 start. Denver later released the 29-year-old, saving $2.6 million in the process.

Now Orton has a chance to derail the Broncos' playoff hopes by playing spoiler, something he says he's not concerned about.

“I think you got to worry about yourself,” Orton told reporters Tuesday. “There’s still plenty of things to play for just of your group of 53 and I think that’s the approach you got to take.”

Kansas City comes into the showdown with a record of 6-9, while Denver is 8-7. A victory by the Broncos would clinch the AFC West division crown for Denver.

Kickoff is set for 4:15 p.m. Eastern time.

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Report: Kansas City Chiefs Claim Kyle Orton

Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) -- The Kansas City Chiefs have claimed quarterback Kyle Orton on waivers Wednesday, a source told ESPN NFL analyst Adam Schefter.

Orton, a seven-year veteran, was placed on waivers Tuesday by the Denver Broncos.

The Chiefs lost starting quarterback Matt Cassel for the season after he broke his throwing hand during a 17-10 loss to Denver in Week 10.  The injury forced Kansas City to turn to backup quarterback Tyler Palko, who threw three interceptions in his first start against New England last Monday night.

So, when can fans expect Orton to take the field for Kansas City?

"As long as he wants to show up and if he shows up, I would imagine by next week he could be the starting quarterback," ESPN NFL Insider John Clayton said. "It’s probably too quickly to put him out there this week."

With the move, Kansas City is responsible for around $2.5 million currently remaining on Orton’s contract.

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Denver Broncos Release Kyle Orton

NFL Shield (NFL)(ENGLEWOOD, Colo.) -- The Denver Broncos have placed quarterback Kyle Orton on waivers. The seven-year NFL veteran began the season as the starting quarterback, but lost his job to Tim Tebow after going 1-4. Orton hasn't seen action since Week 5 against San Diego, when Tebow replaced him at halftime.

“I think the timing is trying to take two and a half million dollars off the payroll,” ESPN NFL insider John Clayton said. “Because thinking that somebody either can claim him and if they don’t they can get at least $710,000 dollars back at the end of the year.”

If Orton is claimed off waivers, his new team will be responsible for close to $3 million dollars in salary.

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Despite Struggles, Tebow Still the Broncos' Starter

Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images(ENGLEWOOD, Colo.) -- Denver Broncos head coach John Fox has announced quarterback Tim Tebow will remain the team's starter for Sunday's road game against the Oakland Raiders.

"We're getting to know him better, and he's getting to understand the offense better," Fox told reporters on Monday.  "We've got to see if he can improve and get better in the passing game."

Tebow has struggled in his two starts this season.  His completion percentage is under 47 percent.  He did help his team come back to beat the Miami Dolphins in week seven, but the Broncos were blown out at home by the Detroit Lions 45-10 on Sunday.  Tebow was sacked seven times in the game.

Denver, in last place in the AFC West with a 2-5 record, has two other quarterbacks on its roster, Kyle Orton and Brady Quinn.

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