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Published on 08/31/2009 at Mon Aug 31 18:16.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton holds his right hand as he walks off of the field after being injured during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears in Denver on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey )

Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton holds his right hand as he walks off of the field after being injured during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears in Denver on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Some unofficial good news out of Dove Valley Monday – the injuries that quarterback Kyle Orton and right guard Chris Kuper sustained during Sunday night’s loss to Chicago appear to be relatively minor, and both starters could possibly be available for the regular season opener in Cincinnati on September 13th.

It’s possible they won’t be available as well, but the fact that a quick turnaround is even possible after what looked like two potentially extensive side-linings is encouraging.

Orton bloodied his right index finger in the second quarter after banging it into another player’s helmet. Head Coach Josh McDaniels told reporters after the game Sunday that the finger wasn’t fractured, but that they were going to continue with further tests. Today, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Orton suffered a strained/partially torn tendon in the finger, but should be good to go two Sundays from now.

Meanwhile, Kuper suffered an ankle injury (or, a “lower extremity injury,” as the Broncos’ medical staff would say) in the first quarter and did not return. Kuper had X-rays that returned negative, which is a positive sign (confused?). He’ll undergo more tests, including an MRI, but word is he’s optimistic to play by the opener as well. After playing with a broken hand twice last season, there’s no doubt Kupe is tough as nails and will pull through if needed.

I, for one, breathed a huge sigh of relief at these pieces of news. Finish the preseason healthy, Denver.

  • MIAbronco

    Kuper is one of my favorite broncos, he just epitomizes that tough as nails, in the trenches old school lineman

    orton on the other hand can stay injured

  • DC

    Kyle, he injured it on a players hand not helmet.

  • Broncos Fan in AL

    Since a Chicago Bear injured Orton’s hand, does that mean we can void the trade and get Cutler back? I’m just trying to think of any way to reverse one of the worst mistakes the Broncos have ever made….

  • merc22

    this is stupid to say, but the denver OL in madden10 is horrible it is soooo underated.

  • kerry

    oh poor Orton had a boo boo on his finger. did his mommy pick him up at the clinic after the doctor gave him a scooby doo band-aid and a lollipop?? stay injured!!! your presence and inability to throw anything over 7 yards is not required! Kuper on the other hand….. yeah he is a badass. i heard last night that he was the ONLY OG last year to start 16 games and not give up a single sack. thats awesome. he needs a new contract too. Orton just stay home and have your mom kiss your boo boo.

  • http://www.dbaumgartner.com daveb

    Kerry proves it once again…

  • http://cdn0.sbnation.com/profile_images/111140/La_La_Mascot.jpg WhidbeyBronco

    We could be in real trouble here folks…
    Which FA QB out there do we want to go after now…
    Maybe we trade for a Cleveland QB?