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N.F.L. Fast Forward: Learning Value of a Good Backup Plan

Nov. 3, 2008
Welcome back, Rex Grossman. All of Chicago shivers at the thought, but the Bears are likely to be without quarterback Kyle Orton for at least a month with a high ankle sprain.
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Report: Orton may be out up to a month

Report: Orton may be out up to a month

CHICAGO, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton could be sidelined up to a month with an ankle injury, the Chicago Tribune reported Monday.

NFL: Chicago 34, Detroit 7

DETROIT, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Kyle Orton racked up a career-high 334 passing yards Sunday and guided the Chicago Bears to an easy 34-7 victory against the Detroit Lions.

Orton named Bears' starting quarterback

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The Chicago Bears announced Monday that Kyle Orton will be their starting quarterback in their season opener Sept. 7 in Indianapolis.

Bears waive quarterback Chad Hutchinson

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Aug. 30 (UPI) -- The Chicago Bears waived quarterback Chad Hutchinson on Tuesday.

Bears add Jeff Blake

BOURBONNAIS, Ill., Aug. 15 (UPI) -- The Chicago Bears Sunday signed veteran quarterback Jeff Blake, who will join his sixth NFL team. Blake appeared in three games last season with Philadelphia, completing 18 of 37 passes for 126 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Bears ink Kyle Orton

LAKE FOREST, Ill., July 24 (UPI) -- The Chicago Bears Sunday signed quarterback Kyle Orton to a four-year contract.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch