Fantasy Player Profile Malcolm Roach
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Inks extension with Denver
Roach signed a three-year, $29.25 million contract extension with the Broncos on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Roach was set to hit free agency following the 2025 season, but he's now inked an extension to remain in Denver through 2028. The veteran defensive lineman from Texas has flourished with the Broncos, recording 64 total tackles, including 4.5 sacks, two passes defensed and one forced fumble across 23 regular-season games in the past two seasons. Following Wednesday's extension, he's expected to remain an integral part of Denver's defensive line for years to come.
Published: Wed, Nov 26 at 9:49am by Rotowire.com
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Records sack in win
Roach finished with three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday's 10-7 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: The defensive tackle also played 45 percent of the defensive snaps, a rotational role he's been filling since returning to the lineup in October. Roach has 19 tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, on the year in total.
Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 8:14am by Rotowire.com
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Ready for '25 debut
Roach (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets in London, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: Suiting up for the first time all season after being reinstated from injured reserve Saturday, Roach projects to fill a rotational role along Denver's defensive line in Week 6. Over his 17 regular-season appearances with Denver in 2025, Roach recorded 2.5 sacks among his 43 tackles and was credited with a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
Published: Sun, Oct 12 at 5:31am by Rotowire.com
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Activated from IR
The Broncos activated Roach (calf) from injured reserve Saturday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis: Roach opened the regular season on injured reserve due to a calf injury. He was a full participant in the final two practices of the week after being designated to return Wednesday, so his reinstatement off IR indicates that he is on track to make his 2025 debut against the Jets on Sunday in London, England. Roach tallied 43 tackles (18 solo), including 2.5 sacks, two pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season games in 2024.
Published: Sat, Oct 11 at 5:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for London game
Roach (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, head coach Sean Payton said Friday, Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports reports.
Analysis: Payton added that Roach is "doing well." In order to make his season debut Sunday against the Jets in London, Roach would first have to be activated from injured reserve. He was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, opening up a three-week window for the Broncos to activate the defensive tackle.
Published: Fri, Oct 10 at 8:22am by Rotowire.com
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Designated to return
Roach (calf) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday.
Analysis: The Texas product was sidelined for Denver's first five games this season due to a calf injury, but it now appears he's nearing a return. Roach appeared in all 17 of the Broncos' regular-season games in 2024, recording 43 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and two passes defended. He now has 21 days to be added to Denver's active roster before reverting to IR. Once fully healthy, Roach is expected to serve as one of the team's top interior defensive linemen.
Published: Wed, Oct 8 at 9:26am by Rotowire.com
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Sidelined to begin 2025
Roach (calf) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: Roach was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans on Friday, but he'll now be out for at least the first four games of the season. Roach had a career-best campaign in 2024, so he should have a decent role upon his return.
Published: Sat, Sep 6 at 6:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't suit up vs. Titans
Roach (calf) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Tennessee, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: Roach popped up on Denver's injury report with a calf issue Thursday before missing practice Friday, and now he'll have to sit out Sunday. In his stead, Jordan Jackson could see an increased snap count on the defensive line in Week 1.
Published: Fri, Sep 5 at 4:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Career year in 2024
Roach recorded 43 total tackles (18 solo), including 2.5 sacks, two passes defended and one forced fumble over 17 regular-season games in 2024.
Analysis: The first-year Bronco had the best year of his NFL career in 2024, setting new career highs in tackles, sacks and forced fumbles, despite serving as the team's No. 2 nose tackle behind D.J. Jones. Roach outperformed Jones in several key categories, tallying more tackles (43 to 42), sacks (2.5 to 1.0) and tackles for loss (five to one) this season. With Jones set to hit unrestricted free agency this summer, Roach likely will have the opportunity to compete for the team's top interior defensive…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 22 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Moving to Denver
Roach (knee) is slated to sign a two-year contract worth up to $8 million with the Broncos, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Roach finished last season on injured reserve due to a knee injury but still managed to compete in 12 contests for the Saints, recording a combined 38 tackles. The 25-year-old will reunite with his former head coach, Sean Payton, and he should bolster Denver's depth at nose tackle.
Published: Tue, Mar 12 at 10:16am by Rotowire.com
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Finishes season on IR
Roach (knee) logged 38 tackles and three passes defended across 12 appearances during the 2023 season.
Analysis: Roach logged a career high in tackles before sustaining a significant knee injury that sent him to injured reserve for the final five games of the 2023 season. The 25-year-old, who signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2020, has played a fairly sizable role as a rotational defensive tackle over the past two seasons, though he's now missed nine games due to injury over that span. Roach signed a one-year, $1.01 million deal with the Saints in March, and he's currently set to become…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 18 at 7:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on IR
The Saints placed Roach (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Roach potentially needs knee surgery and will miss at least the next four games before being eligible to return for Week 18. While playing a rotational role along New Orleans' defensive line this season, Roach has recorded 38 tackles (13 solo) and three pass breakups over 12 games.
Published: Wed, Dec 6 at 4:11pm by Rotowire.com
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May need knee surgery
Coach Dennis Allen said Monday that Roach has a knee injury that could require surgery, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Analysis: The exact diagnosis isn't known at this point, but at the very least, it's a bad sign for Roach's chances of suiting up in Week 14 versus the Panthers. More details should emerge as New Orleans starts to prepare for that game.
Published: Mon, Dec 4 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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Staying in NOLA
Roach agreed Tuesday with the Saints on a new contract, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Roach will remain in New Orleans for 2023, sticking within the only organization he's known since going undrafted out of Texas in 2020. He suited up for 13 games last season, recording 23 tackles (11 solo) and one sack. Roach is projected to fill a depth role along the Saints' defensive line.
Published: Wed, Mar 22 at 3:43am by Rotowire.com
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Season-high seven tackles
Roach recorded seven tackles (five solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Roach played 52 percent of the Saints' defensive snaps, his highest percentage of the campaign, leading to a season-high seven tackles. Roach also got to Steelers' quarterback Kenny Pickett for his first sack of the season. Roach has compiled 16 tackles, including Sunday's sack, over six games.
Published: Mon, Nov 14 at 8:53am by Rotowire.com
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Activated from injured reserve
The Saints activated Roach off injured reserve Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Roach missed the first four games of the campaign after landing on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury, but he's in line to make his season debut in Week 5. Over the last two seasons, the undrafted defensive tackle has appeared in 16 games for the Saints, totaling 26 tackles and one interception.
Published: Sat, Oct 8 at 7:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice
Roach (undisclosed) was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Roach can now practice with the team, and once he is moved to the active, roster he'll be eligible to play. Although he could return as soon as Sunday against the Seahawks, he does have a three-week window before he has to join the 53-man roster.
Published: Wed, Oct 5 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands on IR
The Saints placed Roach (undisclosed) on injured reserve Thursday.
Analysis: Roach appeared in all three of the Saints' preseason games, so it's unclear when he suffered the injury. Regardless, he'll be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season after landing on IR.
Published: Fri, Sep 2 at 12:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Removed from COVID-19 list
Roach (undisclosed) was restored to the Saints' practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Analysis: Roach was active for the Saints' first five games of the season, but he landed on injured reserve in Week 6 with a knee injury. He returned for Week 10, but he played a marginal role and was waived the following Tuesday. He was eventually brought back on a practice squad deal, but he hasn't been elevated to the active roster since rejoining the team.
Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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Placed on practice squad COVID list
Roach (undisclosed) was placed on the Saints' practice squad COVID-19 list Sunday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Roach was active for the Saints' first five games of the season, but he landed on injured reserve in Week 6 with a knee injury. He returned for Week 10, but he played a marginal role and was waived the following Tuesday and was eventually brought back on a practice squad deal. After suffering another setback, it's unclear if he will be able to work his way back to an NFL roster spot this season.
Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Waived Tuesday
Roach (knee) was waived by the Saints on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Roach was just designated to return and promptly activated from IR on Monday. The second-year pro has appeared in six games this season, recording seven tackles and one pass defensed. He'll try to get healthy and either earn a return to the Saints or find a fresh opportunity elsewhere.
Published: Tue, Dec 7 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Practice window opens
Roach (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: After missing the minimum of three games while on IR, Roach now has a 21-day window to practice and put himself on track to return to the active roster, which can happen as early as the Saints' Week 14 matchup against the Jets. The second-year defensive tackle has seven tackles and one pass defended over six games played this season.
Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Put on injured reserve
Roach (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Amie Just of NOLA.com reports.
Analysis: The hits just keep coming for Roach. He had already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles but now will have to sit out until at least Week 14.
Published: Sat, Nov 20 at 9:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out Sunday
Roach (knee) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Analysis: Roach played just 14 snaps against the Titans last week in his return from a three-game absence. His inability to play again this week means Christian Ringo should see most of his snaps as a result.
Published: Fri, Nov 19 at 5:30pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | @IND, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @NYJ, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 3.00 |
| 7 | NYG, | 2 | 0.5 | - | - | - | 4.50 |
| 8 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 9 | @HOU, | - | 0.5 | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 10 | LV, | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 4.50 |
| 11 | KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 12 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @WAS, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 3.50 |
| 14 | @LV, | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 4.00 |
| 15 | GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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