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Report: Blake Bortles to Be on 'Short Leash' Ahead of Cody Kessler vs. Eagles

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles will reportedly start Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles but will be on thin ice.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Bortles and backup Cody Kessler with each take practice reps leading up to the game. Bortles is starting but will be on "a short leash" after he was benched during Jacksonville's Week 7 loss to the Houston Texans.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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