Roach placed on short-term IR with a calf injury; eligible to return Week 5 if healthy, affecting interior rush plans for Denver in Weeks 2–4.

Roach sidelined by calf strain, expected to miss several weeks; Broncos turn to Jackson and Uwazurike to fill interior DL roles. Roach’s IR designation opens opportunities for defensive linemen early in the season, with depth tests looming for Week 1.

Malcolm Roach is listed as doubtful with a calf; his absence could affect Denver’s interior pass rush and run defense, potentially widening gaps in Denver’s front to exploit by Tennessee's backs and play-action routes.

Roach’s Grade 2 calf strain could sideline him for several weeks, raising IR considerations and amplifying interior pressure. His absence shifts responsibilities to Uwazurike, Jones, and Jackson, with a likely uptick in run defense duties and interior pressure for Week 1.

Roach provides versatile interior depth as part of Denver’s seven-man DL. His flexibility across gaps adds to a rotational DL that can adapt to multiple fronts and pressures. Roach’s steady presence supports the run defense and interior disruptions, contributing to the overall nebula of interior pressure.