Answer: sidelined

AnswerCrossword Clue
SIDELINEDOn the bench.
SIDELINEDOut of action
SIDELINEDNot on the field
sidelinedSIDELINE, to remove a player from a side
sidelinedCause (a player) to be unable to play on a team or in a game
sidelinedRemove from the center of activity or attention; place in a less influential position