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Report: Dallas Cowboys will release quarterback Kyle Orton

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The Dallas Cowboys will release quarterback Kyle Orton, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. 

Orton had served as Tony Romo's backup since 2012. He made his only start as a Cowboy in Week 17 last season, after Romo had back surgery. Orton was last a full-time starter in 2010 with the Denver Broncos, when he threw for 3,653 yards, 20 TDs and 9 interceptions. 

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The Cowboys had a surplus of veteran backup quarterbacks after they traded for former first-round pick Brandon Weeden and signed Caleb Hanie this offseason. Dallas also has undrafted rookie Dustin Vaughan on its roster. 

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