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Insider: Colts plan to rest starters as Week 3 ‘dress rehearsal game’ fades away

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Join insiders Joel A. Erickson and Jim Ayello as they discuss, Brissett, Luck and how the Colts look now that camp has ended. Clark Wade, Clark.Wade@Indystar.com

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts starters will not play Saturday against the Chicago Bears. Colts coach Frank Reich announced Wednesday that after thinking about it overnight and talking it over with team leadership, they concluded the risk simply outweighs any potential reward. It’s not worth exposing his starters to potential injury just so they can see a few extra reps in a meaningless game.