Broncos name Malcolm Roach as starting defensive end after offseason changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Denver Broncos have officially listed Malcolm Roach as their starting defensive end after releasing former starter John Franklin-Myers, who signed a $63 million contract with the Tennessee Titans. Roach, in his third season with the Broncos, has previously started three games out of 29 appearances. Head coach Sean Payton emphasized the importance of Roach’s performance during preseason as the team evaluates its new lineup. Franklin-Myers suffered an injury during training camp with the Titans, which could delay his return to practice.
- •Malcolm Roach takes over as starting defensive end for the Broncos.
- •John Franklin-Myers joins the Tennessee Titans on a $63 million deal.
- •Roach started three of 29 games in his prior two seasons.
- •Sean Payton highlights the need for evaluating new starters during preseason.
- •Franklin-Myers faces an injury setback in Titans training camp.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos Replace Ex-Starter With Saints Find After $63 Million Roster Decision
"Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos tapped into his New Orleans Saints past to fill their starting lineup after offseason changes. The post Broncos Replace Ex-Starter With Saints Find After $63 Million Roster Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
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