Denver Broncos waived quarterback Kyle Orton today

[pr_capone]

Can we get a ruling from one of the Waiver Wire Gurus here?

If he doesn't report, does he just forefit the rest of his contract or would it be a Plummer like situation where we would own his ass until he reported or was traded?

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by pr_capone

Can we get a ruling from one of the Waiver Wire Gurus here?

If he doesn't report, does he just forefit the rest of his contract or would it be a Plummer like situation where we would own his ass until he reported or was traded?

Pretty sure he becomes a UFA at the end of the season no matter the situation.

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by pr_capone

Can we get a ruling from one of the Waiver Wire Gurus here?

If he doesn't report, does he just forefit the rest of his contract or would it be a Plummer like situation where we would own his ass until he reported or was traded?

PFT

There would be consequences if he refuses to play for the Chiefs or any other team. For starters, he’d forfeit the balance of his $4.5 million salary in 2011. Also, he’d be subject to an attack on any remaining signing bonus allocation for 2011.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Orton could jeopardize his shot at free agency in 2012.

As best we currently understand the rules, the Chiefs would be able to send Orton a five-day letter, if he doesn’t show. And if within five days after getting the letter he still doesn’t arrive, the Chiefs can put him on the reserve/left squad list, which would shut Orton down for the rest of the year.