The Denver Broncos have made strategic moves in the free agency market by re-signing fullback Michael Burton to a one-year contract and signing former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Malcolm Roach to a two-year deal worth up to $8 million. Burton, who was the top-rated NFL fullback in 2023 by Pro Football Focus, expressed his desire to return to Denver under new coach Sean Payton. Roach, considered an athletic nose tackle and an ascending player, played the last four years with New Orleans, including two years under Payton. The Broncos' decision to sign Roach, beating out interest from the Rams, Cardinals, Bills, and Bengals, is part of their efforts to address their porous run defense. These signings, which also involved creating an additional $20 million of salary-cap room, are part of the Broncos' broader strategy to improve their roster.
In reaching an agreement to sign DT Malcolm Roach to a two-year, $8 million contract, the #Broncos beat out the Rams, Cardinals, Bills and Bengals, who also had expressed a lot of interest. Roach is considered an athletic nose tackle and an ascending player.
Broncos address porous run defense by agreeing to two-year deal with DL Malcolm Roach, source says https://t.co/nLz3MLG9Ky
Broncos address porous run defense by agreeing to two-year deal with DL Malcolm Roach, source says Story via @ParkerJGabriel: https://t.co/CovbgXhJpj
Updated story on #Broncos free-agent doings so far today. They agree to sign defensive tackle Malcolm Roach to a two-year deal, agree to re-sign fullback Michael Burton on a one-year contract and carve out an additional $20 million of salary-cap room. https://t.co/rrSERmjxQZ
A source confirms #Broncos will sign defensive tackle Malcolm Roach to a two-year deal. He played the last four years with New Orleans, including 2020 and 2021 when Sean Payton was coach.
Broncos signing ex-Saints DT Malcolm Roach to two-year contract worth up to $8M, per @TomPelissero https://t.co/c4wDAWoD33 https://t.co/sh7yglMNNw
Malcolm Roach agrees to deal with Broncos. https://t.co/wgm42A1SNW
Former #Saints DL Malcolm Roach to the #Broncos, source confirms. Doesn't have the sack production but New Orleans was high on him. High motor.
Former #Saints DT Malcolm Roach is signing with the #Broncos on a two-year deal worth up to $8 million, per source. https://t.co/9Y5NWlv7b8
Michael Burton will re-sign with Broncos. https://t.co/PQeDgsz3a8
#Broncos to re-sign fullback Michael Burton to a one-year contract. He was the top-rated NFL fullback in 2023 by Pro Football Focus and had spoken openly about wanting to return to Denver under Sean Payton. https://t.co/zLpV9EAuYR
Source says #Broncos re-signing fullback Michael Burton to a one-year deal.