Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton(notes) apparently sat out yesterday's practice with torn ligaments in his left ankle. So now he's had problems in both ankles in the last two years, but Orton doesn't want to sit out this weekend's game against the San Diego Chargers, according to the Associated Press.

Backup Chris Simms(notes) took all the snaps in practice yesterday and had a dismal outing on Sunday when he went 3-for-13 for 13 yards in the second half against the Washington Redskins. The word is that the Broncos coaching staff doesn't want to see that again and is planning on starting Orton, who won't possibly be fully healed by then.

Orton is in a contract year so he is apparently really wanting to get back out there and show other teams just how tough he is. One hopes Orton's plan doesn't backfire.

Source: Associated Press