Broncos QB Drew Lock out at Dallas, in COVID protocol

Denver Broncos backup quarterback Drew Lock is out for Sunday's game at Dallas due to COVID protocol.

The team announced his status four hours before kickoff of the Broncos' Week 9 game at ATT Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Lock lost the preseason quarterback competition with Teddy Bridgewater, who will start again for the Broncos (4-4) on Sunday.

Tight end Noah Fant is on the COVID-19 list after a positive test earlier