Denver Broncos
Chris Kuper - #73 - G
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 303 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/19/1982 |
| Birthplace | Anchorage, AK |
| College | North Dakota |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 5th round, 28th pick by Broncos |
Questions loom at Broncos interior O-line spots
The Broncos should be getting their top interior O-lineman, ORG Chris Kuper, back from injury soon, but there are long-term questions at center and left guard.
Broncos ORG Kuper suffers forearm injury
The Broncos will be without starting ORG Chris Kuper for the start of the regular season after he suffered a forearm injury in Tuesday's practice.
Broncos have big plans for rookie Blake
Look for 26-year-old Broncos rookie Philip Blake, who's able to play either guard or center, to be on the field rather soon.
Broncos add OT Harris
The Broncos signed veteran OL Ryan Harris on Monday. Harris will replace ORG Chris Kuper on the roster. Kuper broke his lower leg, head coach John Fox announced.
Report: Broncos tender Marshall, Orton
The Broncos tendered WR Brandon Marshall and QB Kyle Orton at the first-round level Wednesday, according to an ESPN report.
PLAYER NEWS
Kuper is active for the Denver Broncos' game against Kansas City. He hasn't played since Dec. 2 because of a left ankle sprain.|||||||
Kuper, who also was dealing with migraine headaches, has played in six games this season. He missed the first month with a broken forearm and five of the last seven with problems in his left ankle.
Kuper had surgery on his broken left forearm and is out four to six weeks.|||||||
Manny Ramirez took Kuper's spot in the lineup.
Kuper, the stalwart of their young line, broke his left leg last week for Denver.|||||||
Kuper is done for the season.
Kuper had his left leg placed in a splint and was taken off the field in a cart after he was injured Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Before he was taken off the field, many of Kuper's offensive teammates came over to offer support, including quarterback Tim Tebow. Kuper is a stalwart on a young offensive line.|||||||
Kuper was blocking on a running play in the first quarter when rookie right tackle Orlando Franklin rolled into the back of Kuper's leg. Russ Hochstein took over Kuper's spot.
The Denver Broncos have signed Kuper to a six-year deal.|||||||
The 6-foot-4, 303-pound Kuper started 15 games for the Broncos last season after missing the season opener with an ankle injury. Kuper was selected by Denver in the fifth round of the 2006 draft from the University of North Dakota. Kuper has surrendered just five sacks in 42 career starts.