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NFL - Colts to bench Philip Rivers, start rookie QB Riley Leonard vs. Texans - Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The Indianapolis Colts will bench Philip Rivers and start rookie quarterback Riley Leonard in Week 18, coach Shane Steichen announced Wednesday.
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