Bengals QB Brandon Allen did not practice Friday, according to Jay Morrison of The Athletic.

Allen has a miniscule chance of playing Monday night against the Steelers. Ryan Finley would start if Allen is out.

Denver Post beat writer Ryan O'Halloran answered a question about Drew Lock:

The Broncos, of course, want Drew Lock to succeed and the current situation — chiefly, the leaky pass protection — may be giving John Elway, Vic Fangio and Co., pause about when to start Lock. I would start Brandon Allen against the Chargers and then hand the keys to Lock for the final four games.

Obviously this is just the writer's plan, but he feels letting Lock take in a game as a backup first would be better than throwing him in a game when activated - especially with a lost season already.

Vic Fangio said Monday “all options are on the table” regarding rookie Drew Lock.

He could get his first start Sunday.

He could be Brandon Allen’s backup.

Related players: Brett Rypien

Fangio said the decision will be made in the next few days. The team has until Dec. 3 to activate Lock, who is coming off a thumb injury. The story said the team could turn to Rypien who is healthy and has practice all season.

Two players made their long-awaited debuts as the Denver Broncos practiced on Tuesday: rookie quarterback Drew Lock and free agent cornerback Bryce Callahan.

Related players: Brandon Allen

Lock landed on injured reserve to start the season after spraining his right thumb during an exhibition game against San Francisco in mid-August. The Broncos will have to make a decision on his status by Dec. 3. If they don’t activate him by that date, he’ll stay on IR and his season will be over. Reports seem to indicate Lock will activated at some point and it makes sense the Broncos would like to get a look at him this season.