Malcolm Roach: Everything you need to know

Roach recorded 41 tackles (15 solo), including 4.0 sacks, across 12 games with Denver in 2025. Roach filled a rotational role as an important part of the Broncos' defensive line in 2025, recording a career-high 4.0 sacks this season. The veteran signed a three-year contract extension in November, keeping him in Denver through 2028. Since joining the Broncos last season, Roach has recorded 84 total tackles (33 solo), 6.5 sacks, two passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. The 27-year-old is likely to continue to make an impact in the 2026 campaign in what is one of the top defensive units in the league this year.

Roach signed a three-year, $29.25 million contract extension with the Broncos on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. 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.

Roach finished with three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday's 10-7 win over the Raiders. 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.