LONDON — The Broncos are getting a key piece to their defensive puzzle back for the first time this season.

Denver activated defensive tackle Malcolm Roach from injured reserve Saturday, meaning he’ll be available against the New York Jets here Sunday and is in line to make his 2025 debut.

Roach missed the first five games of the season with a Grade 2 calf strain he sustained in practice the Thursday before Denver’s opener against Tennessee.

More than a month later, the sixth-year man out of the University of Texas is back in the fold.

Roach hasn’t technically been a starter for the Broncos under defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, but he played more than 40% of the defensive snaps in 2024 and is regarded as a high-quality run defender. He put together a strong training camp and look

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