5 most notable offseason moves: No. 5 – Signing QB Orton 
 

The Cowboys hope Kyle Orton doesn't need to get on the field. B ut adding a veteran backup QB such should give them a boost in case anything happens to starter Tony Romo, who has missed 11 games the past two years. Orton likely could’ve found a better situation to compete for a starting job, but the Cowboys are excited about the experience he brings.