In one play, a future Broncos player unknowingly began to work his way to Denver.



On the Rams’ second snap of their preseason game against the Broncos in Los Angeles, quarterback Brandon Allen dropped back for a play-action fake, turned and launched a 51-yard pass to Mike Thomas up the sideline. Broncos cornerback De’Vante Bausby trailed in pursuit, as the perfectly placed ball sailed over the shoulder of Thomas and into his arms before he fell out of bounds.



It was the beginning of a productive and fortuitous night for Allen, who completed 12 of 19 passes for 162 yards and a 90.2 rating against the Broncos.



Less than a week earlier, the Broncos lost their would-be No. 2 quarterback, Drew Lock, to a thumb injury that will land him on injured reserve for at least the first eight games. Over the past 24 hours, the Broncos also cut veteran Kevin Hogan and waived Brett Rypien with the intent of signing him back to the practice squad, which they...