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Several reports Wednesday morning stated that the Broncos will bench Wilson as their starting quarterback for the rest of the season, in large part to avoid the possibility of an injury.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2023

He has never made an excuse about his disability and next week will bench press at USC’s Pro Day to raise money for the treatment of retinoblastoma, the cancer that took his eyesight.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2019

He knows the Broncos will bench him if he hurts their chances of winning.

From The Guardian • Jan. 26, 2016

The San Francisco 49ers will bench starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick in favor of Blaine Gabbert, according to multiple reports on Monday.

From Reuters • Nov. 3, 2015

The Washington Nationals and their general manager, Mike Rizzo, have announced that they will bench star pitcher Stephen Strasburg in the next few weeks.

From Washington Post • Aug. 22, 2012