The Denver Broncos and defensive tackle Malcolm Roach agreed to a three-year extension, a source familiar with the contract told UPI on Wednesday.
The pact, worth up to $29.25 million, includes $14 million in guarantees.
Roach logged 21 combined tackles and two sacks through six appearances this season. The 290-pound defensive lineman totaled 43 combined tackles, 2.5 sacks, two passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 17 appearances in 2024, his first season with the Broncos.
Roach, who spent his first four seasons with the New Orleans Saints, signed a two-year, $7 million pact with the Broncos in 2024.
Pro Football Focus gave the 27-year-old the 105th-best defensive rating among defensive linemen who were in for at least 20% of the maximum snaps played at the position so far this season. He ranked 88th in run defense and received the 87th-best pass rush grade among qualifying players.
Roach received the 34th-best defensive rating among defensive linemen who were in for at least 50% of the maximum snaps played at the position in 2024. He received the 30th-best run defensive rating and 34th-best pass rush grade among qualifying players last season.
The Broncos (9-2), who allowed the third-fewest points and yards in the NFL so far this season, have the league’s No. 3 run defense and No. 6 pass defense.
They will face the Washington Commanders (3-8) at 8:20 p.m. EST Sunday in Landover, Md.
