Orton Says He Might Play

From Vaughn McClure of The Chicago Tribune:

Kyle Orton walked into the interview room at Halas Hall on Wednesday with a black brace supporting his right ankle. But the Bears quarterback remains optimistic about his status.

"I'm certainly not ruling out anything," Orton said when asked if he could play soon. "Just going week to week."

Orton said he has an ankle sprain. A source said Orton was told he'd be out three to four weeks but the quarterback isn't putting a timetable on his return.

He injured the ankle in a 27-23 win over Detroit during to scramble.

Asked what he immediately thought after the injury, Orton said, "Ouch."

He said he's never had an injury like this in his career.

"I feel like I got lucky," Orton said. "I'm hoping I don't miss any time."

Orton said he won't practice today. Rex Grossman, who replaced Orton on Sunday, will be available in the locker room later Wednesday.

Grossman began last season as the starter but was benched during Game 3. He returned to start four games before a knee injury essentially ended his season.

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