Malcolm Roach
IL/DT DEN (12)
Wed 12/6/23 7:11 PM

The Saints placed Roach (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Roach potentially needs knee surgery and will miss at least the next four games before being eligible to return for Week 18. Playing a rotational role along New Orleans' defensive line, Roach has recorded 38 tackles (13 solo), three TFLs and three batted passes.

Malcolm Roach
IL/DT DEN (12)
Mon 12/4/23 2:10 PM

Coach Dennis Allen said Monday that Roach has a knee injury that could require surgery, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
EDGE 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.

Malcolm Roach
IL/DT DEN (12)
Wed 3/22/23 6:43 AM

Roach agreed Tuesday with the Saints on a new contract, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
EDGE 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.

Malcolm Roach
IL/DT DEN (12)
Mon 11/14/22 11:53 AM

Roach recorded seven tackles (five solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Steelers.
EDGE Analysis
Roach played 52 percent of the Saints' defensive snaps, his highest percentage of the campaign, leading to a season-high seven tackles. One of his takedowns was a sack of the Steelers' quarterback Kenny Pickett, his first of the year. Overall on the year, Roach has compiled 16 tackles, including Sunday's sack, over six games.

Malcolm Roach
IL/DT DEN (12)
Sat 10/8/22 10:04 PM

The Saints activated Roach off injured reserve Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
EDGE 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.

Malcolm Roach
IL/DT DEN (12)
Wed 10/5/22 4:43 PM

Roach (undisclosed) was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
EDGE 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.

Malcolm Roach
IL/DT DEN (12)
Fri 9/2/22 3:33 PM

The Saints placed Roach (undisclosed) on injured reserve Thursday.
EDGE 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.

Malcolm Roach
IL/DT DEN (12)
Sun 1/2/22 11:48 AM

Roach (undisclosed) was restored to the Saints' practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
EDGE 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.

Malcolm Roach
IL/DT DEN (12)
Sun 12/26/21 5:08 PM

Roach (undisclosed) was placed on the Saints' practice squad COVID-19 list Sunday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
EDGE 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.

Malcolm Roach
IL/DT DEN (12)
Tue 12/7/21 5:32 PM

Roach (knee) was waived by the Saints on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Roach was just designated to return 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.