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Saleh announced the team’s decision Wednesday it was benching Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in last year’s draft, and starting White.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2022

Reich said Monday he was benching Ryan following a two-interception game in the rematch with the AFC South-leading Titans.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 30, 2022

So the next move was benching Ryan in favor of Sam Ehlinger, the more mobile second-year quarterback who has not thrown a pass in his three NFL appearances.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2022

Two days after coach Frank Reich announced he was benching the 2016 league MVP, little had changed for the 15-year veteran.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2022

And the coach would say, 'When I recruited him, he was benching this or running 4.5 40-yard dash.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2012