- A seventh-year defensive tackle who has appeared in 70 regular-season career games (8 starts) with New Orleans (2020-23) and Denver (2024-25), totaling 174 tackles (71 solo), 7.5 sacks (38.0 yds.), one interception (5 yds.), six passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
- Played in three postseason games with Denver, totaling 10 tackles (7 solo), two sacks (7.0 yds.) and one fumble recovery.
- Totaled two sacks in the 2026 playoffs to tie for the sixth-most by a Bronco in a single postseason in team history.
- Saw action in 12 games (2 starts) in 2025 with Denver, in 2025 registering 41 tackles (15 solo), a career-high four sacks (21 yds.) and five quarterback hits.
- In his first season in Denver in 2024, played in all 17 games (1 start) and set career highs in tackles (43) and sacks (2.5, 14 yds.) along with two passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
- Played in 12 games in 2023, totaling 38 tackles (13 solo) and a career-high three passes defended.
- Recorded 26 tackles (14 solo) and one sack (3 yds.) after missing the first four games of the season with an injury in 2022.
- In 2021, played in seven games (2 starts), registering 10 tackles (4 solo), one sack (5 yds.) and one pass defensed.
- Appeared in nine games as a rookie after signing with the Saints as a college free agent, finishing with 16 tackles (7 solo).
- Played at the University of Texas (2016-19), where he appeared in 47 games (23 starts) as both a defensive end and linebacker and totaled 134 tackles (83 solo), eight sacks (53 yds.) with three passes defensed.
- Attended Madison Prep Academy in Baton Rouge, La., where he was named a four-time all-state selection.
- Entered the NFL as a college free agent with New Orleans on April 27, 2020.
- Signed by the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent (N.O.) on March 13, 2024.
2025: Roach played in 12 regular-season games (2 starts) and two postseason games for Denver, posting 41 tackles (15 solo), a career-high 4.0 sacks (21.0 yds.), five quarterback hits and three tackles for loss... Also notched nine tackles (6 solo) and two sacks (7 yds.) in the postseason... Made his season debut against NYJ in Week 6, recording four tackles (2 solo)... Brought down Giants QB Jaxson Dart for a half sack (split with OLB Que Robinson) for his first sack of the season vs. NYG (10/19)... Notched 0.5 sacks on Texans QB C.J. Stroud (2 yds.) and finished with three tackles at Hou. (11/2)... Sacked Raiders QB Geno Smith for his second sack of the season while tallying three tackles (2 solo) in the win vs. L.V. (11/6)... Tied his season high of five tackles (2 solo) with one tackle for loss in the win at Was. (11/30)... Posted his third sack of the season after taking down Raiders QB Geno Smith (8 yds.) and tallied a pair of tackles (2 solo) at L.V. (12/7)... Reached the backfield for a sack on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (11 yds.) to mark a new career-high of four sacks before finishing with two tackles (2 solo) vs. Jac. (12/21)... Tallied five tackles (2 solo) in the win at K.C. (12/25)... Appeared in the AFC Divisional Round Playoff vs. Buf. (1/17) and posted his first career multi-sack performance with 1.5 sacks on Bills QB Josh Allen (3.5 yds.)... Also totaled five tackles (3 solo) and one fumble recovery in the win... Registered 0.5 sacks of Patriots QB Drake Maye (3.5 yds.) in the AFC Championship vs. N.E. (1/25), finishing with four tackles (3 solo) and two tackles for loss.
2024: Roach appeared in 17 games (1 start) for Denver, logging a career-high 43 tackles (18 solo), a career-high 2.5 sacks (14 yds.), eight quarterback hits, two passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery... Made his Broncos debut and tallied two tackles (1 solo) at Sea. (9/8)... Recorded three tackles (1 solo), including a fourth-quarter half sack (OLB Jonah Elliss) to force a punt, and two quarterback hits at NYJ (9/29)... Registered five tackles (4 solo) at Bal. (11/3)... Totaled three tackles (2 solo) and one quarterback takedown of Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (7 yds.) vs. Atl. (11/17)... Recorded three tackles (1 solo) and one sack of Raiders QB Gardner Minshew (4 yds.) at L.V. (11/24)... Registered a season-high six tackles (1 solo) vs. Ind. (12/15)... In first career postseason game, recorded one solo tackle at Buf. (1/12) in the AFC Wild Card Playoff.
2023: Roach played in 12 games, totaling career highs in tackles (38) and passes defensed (3)... Registered seven tackles (2 solo), including one tackle for loss, vs. T.B. (10/1)... Broke up one pass and assisted on two tackles at N.E. (10/8)... Produced four tackles (3 solo) vs. Jac. (10/19)... Made five tackles and broke up one pass at Min. (11/12)... Recorded one pass defensed in a second consecutive game while also totaling six tackles (1 solo) at Atl. (11/26)... Missed the final five games of the season after being placed on injured reserve (knee) on Dec. 6.
2022: Roach recorded 26 tackles (14 solo) and one sack (3 yds.) after missing the first four games of the season with an injury... Made three tackles (1 solo) at Ari. (10/20)... Set a career-high with seven tackles (5 solo)—including one tackle for loss; recorded his first career sack (3 yds.) at Pit. (11/13)... Logged three tackles (2 solo) at T.B. (12/5).
2021: Roach played in seven games (2 starts), registering 10 tackles (4 solo), one sack (5 yds.) and one pass defensed... Made his first career start vs. G.B. (9/12), registering one solo tackle... Tallied his first career sack (5 yds.) and pass defensed in addition to two tackles (1 solo) vs. Car. (9/19)... Recorded three tackles (1 solo) in the season finale at Atl. (1/9).
2020: Roach appeared in nine games as a rookie after signing with the Saints as a college free agent, finishing with 16 tackles (7 solo)... Made his NFL debut in Week 1 vs. T.B. (9/13), recording two solo tackles... Made four tackles (2 solo) at L.V. (9/21)... Finished with four tackles (1 solo) vs. K.C. (12/20).
COLLEGE: Roach played at the University of Texas (2016-19), where he appeared in 47 games (23 starts) as both a defensive end and linebacker... Finished his career with 134 tackles (83 solo), eight sacks (53 yds.) and three passes defensed... Started 12-of-13 games in 2019, finishing with a career-high 40 tackles (24 solo), three sacks (13 yds.), one pass defensed and one blocked kick... Appeared in nine games (3 starts) in 2018 and logged 24 tackles (17 solo) and one pass defensed... Played in 13 games (3 starts) as a sophomore in 2017, registering 37 tackles (17 solo), two sacks (16 yds.) and one pass defensed... Earned honorable mention for Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2016 after starting 5-of-12 games and producing 33 tackles (25 solo) and a career-high three sacks (24 yds.).
PERSONAL: Roach attended Madison Prep Academy in Baton Rouge, La., where he was a four-time all-state selection... Named first-team 2A all-state as a linebacker by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association and first-team composite by the Louisiana Football Coaches Association as a senior in 2015... Totaled 143 tackles, 14.5 sacks, two interceptions, five forced fumbles and five passes defensed in 2015... Helped the Chargers to an 11-1 overall record and first district title in school history... Was named first-team 1A all-state as a defensive lineman by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association in 2014 after recording 134 tackles, 20 sacks, nine pass breakups, seven forced fumbles and three defensive touchdowns... Also caught 15 passes for 214 yards (14.3 avg.) as a tight end... Also competed in shot put and discus... Malcolm Roach was born on Jan. 19, 1995, in Baton Rouge, La.
TRANSACTIONS: Signed by New Orleans as a college free agent 4/27/20; Waived by New Orleans 12/7/21; Signed by New Orleans (practice squad) 12/9/21; Signed by New Orleans 1/11/22; Re-signed by New Orleans 3/28/23; Signed by Denver 3/13/24; Re-signed by Denver 11/26/25.
