Saints News Network

Saints Re-Sign Malcolm Roach

Malcolm Roach is returning to the Saints on a one-year deal to help bolster the Saints defensive line.

John Hendrix

In this story:

The Saints are bringing back defensive tackle Malcolm Roach. The news was first reported by NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, and has since been confirmed by several outlets including Saints News Network.

Roach, who was a restricted free agent entering the offseason, was not tendered originally. Several teams were interested in Roach, but ultimately New Orleans is where he landed. In 2022, he appeared in 13 games for the Saints, starting in 3 of those contests. He had a career-high 26 tackles (14 solo, 12 assisted) and a sack. He originally joined the team as an undrafted rookie from Texas in 2020.

The Saints now have four defensive tackles on the roster, which include Roach, free agent additions Khalen Saunders and Nathan Shepherd, and Prince Emili on a reserve/future deal. New Orleans could still add some more here in free agency, but would be expected to look towards the draft.

Read More Saints News

Published
John Hendrix
JOHN HENDRIX

I officially started covering the New Orleans Saints & other NFL topics in 2011. My work has been featured on various outlets over the years. I worked closely with Skyhorse Publishing in Fall 2018 to update the book, Tales From the New Orleans Saints Sidelines, which filled in all Saints material from the 2013-2017 seasons. Prior to joining Saints News Network, I served as the Managing Editor of SB Nation's Canal Street Chronicles for 3.5 years, and before that with FanSided's Who Dat Dish as the Managing Editor for several years. I have also had experiences of being a freelance Saints reporter for The Sun Herald in Biloxi, MS and a contributing writer for WDSU, a local NBC TV station in New Orleans. I have appeared on a vast amount of TV and Radio shows, both nationally and locally. For tips, comments, or suggestions, please contact me at johnhendrix@saintsnews.net

Home/News