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Right tackle Ryan Harris was placed on the inactive list for the fourth straight game since dislocating his right, big toe against Baltimore on Nov.

We will not know for some time who won or who lost the blockbuster trade between the Broncos and the Bears in April that sent Jay Cutler to the Windy City.

Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton is active for Sunday's game against San Diego, despite a sore left ankle.

Happy Tuesday, friends. After being up late, and watching a hard-fought game go awry, I bet you're pretty bleary-eyed, and grumpy, but let's try to make this a good day.

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson DENVER -- Below are the inactive players from Monday night's game.

Newly signed cornerback Ty Law is active for tonight's game against Pittsburgh, just two days after signing a contract with the Broncos.

The following is a list of inactive players for tonight's NFL game. DENVER BRONCOS AT SAN DIEGO CHARGERS, 8:30 P.M. Broncos - 3rd QB Tom Brandstater, LB Spencer Larsen, WR Kenny McKinley, T Brandon Gorin, WR Brandon Lloyd, DT Chris Baker, LB Jarvis Moss, G Seth Olsen Chargers - 3rd QB Charlie Whitehurst, WR Buster Davis, S C.J. Spillman, LB Antwan ...

But if you were building a team and you could have Cutler or Orton, Robert Ayers , Alphonso Smith and Richard Quinn , who would you take? I would take those four players.

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Safety Brian Dawkins, who missed two days of practice with a sore shoulder and knee, is active for Sunday's game against New England, as are left guard Ben Hamilton and nickel corner Alphonso Smith, who missed last week's game against Dallas with injuries.

Let's see. We know Josh McDaniels and Mike Shanahan evaluated quarterback Jay Cutler somewhat differently.

The Broncos got a head start on their roster cuts today by releasing nine players and moving another to the injured reserved list.

Broncos guard Ben Hamilton, who is entering his ninth season and is the longest tenured player with the team on the current roster, is not expected to play Thursday night against the Cardinals because of back pain.

In most of the professional Football world, the third preseason game is the dressiest of the dress rehearsals.

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Denver guard Chris Kuper escaped serious injury Sunday night against Chicago.

Broncos July 24: Signed tight end Richard Quinn, wide receiver Kenny McKinley and guard Seth Olsen; waived wide receiver David Grimes.

Welcome to SportsNation! On Thursday, ESPN.com AFC West blogger Bill Williamson will stop by to talk about the NFL.

Yes, it is a depth chart. Yes, it was prepared by those who will help make the roster decisions at the Broncos' Dove Valley complex, but it certainly isn't carved into granite.

Broncos QB Kyle Orton watches as Chris Simms take snaps during morning practice.