Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock returning to practice from injured reserve (Kyle Newman, The Denver Post)
Forget the virtual reality reps, Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock is returning to practice this week. Coach Vic Fangio made the announcement Monday.
"We're trying to get him as many (reps) as we can, and some of that will be scout team, too," Fangio said. "You have to remember, this guy hasn't taken a snap or been in a huddle since the middle of August."
Broncos' Brandon Allen gets his audition at QB while Drew Lock waits (Jeff Legwold, ESPN)
Allen's fate may depend on the next five games, a stretch that includes four road tests and three teams currently in the league's top 10 in scoring defense.
More QB decisions: What the Broncos need to see from rookie Drew Lock to end his time on IR (Nicki Jhabvala, The Athletic)
The Broncos began their bye week with a little more hope for the final stretch of their season, but also many roster decisions that could affect their finish. Roster decisions that may have been complicated further by their win against Cleveland a week ago.
Injury Report: CB Bryce Callahan expected to return to practice Tuesday (Aric DiLalla, DenverBroncos.com)
Cornerback Bryce Callahan is expected to return to practice Tuesday for the first time since mid-September, Head Coach Vic Fangio said Monday.