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The Raiders, who are benching quarterback Gardner Minshew and turning to Aidan O’Connell, are wildly inconsistent.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2024

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are benching quarterback Russell Wilson, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

From Washington Times • Dec. 27, 2023

The Bills are benching second-year pro Nathan Peterman one game into the season and plan to give Allen his first NFL start this Sunday at home against the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced Wednesday.

From Washington Post • Sep. 12, 2018

The Bears are benching veteran Mike Glennon in favor of Trubisky, who Chicago traded up to grab with the second overall pick in the 2017 draft.

From Washington Times • Oct. 2, 2017