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4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Reels in one pass during loss Armstrong caught one of two targets for three yards during Sunday night's 20-3 loss to Seattle.

Impact Armstrong was signed to the active roster ahead of Week 7, and he was on the field for 56 percent of the team's offensive snaps. With Rashee Rice (hamstring) still banged up, it's possible that Armstrong operates in a similar role in Week 8 versus Denver.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with active roster The Chiefs signed Armstrong from the practice squad to the active roster Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Armstrong played 69 percent of the Chiefs' offensive snaps and 38 percent of the team's special-teams snaps in the Week 6 victory over the Chargers. The wide receiver's versatility has earned him a promotion while Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Tyquan Thornton (ankle) are sidelined due to injury. Armstrong is set to be the No. 5 wide receiver for the Chiefs in the Week 7 matchup with the Seahawks.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to Kansas City's practice squad Armstrong reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Armstrong started Sunday's game against the Chargers and played 42 of the Chiefs' 61 offensive snaps. The wide receiver caught one of two targets for 13 yards and logged one tackle on kick coverage. Armstrong will likely be elevated for the team's Week 7 contest against the Seahawks as well.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 6 The Chiefs elevated Armstrong from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact With Rashee Rice (hamstring) out and Tyquan Thornton (ankle) on injured reserve, Armstrong and Justin Watson were both elevated from the practice squad Saturday. The Chiefs are extremely thin on experienced wide receivers headed into Week 6. Armstrong has never appeared in a regular-season NFL game.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs rule out WR Rashee Rice and LT Josh Simmons for Sunday's game against the Chargers

The Chiefs have ruled out wide receiver Rashee Rice and left tackle Josh Simmons for their game against the Chargers on Sunday

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Chiefs WR injuries have opened a door for preseason standout Andrew Armstrong Andrew Armstrong has a real opportunity to earn a role with the Chiefs after Week 4.

OCTOBER 8 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

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OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Signs with Chiefs' practice squad The Chiefs signed Armstrong to the practice squad Monday.

Impact Armstrong was waived by the Chiefs on Sunday but will remain with the team as a member of the practice squad. The 25-year-old appeared in three preseason games for Kansas City in 2026, totaling seven catches for 85 yards.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Fields Finds Andrew Armstrong Along the Sideline for 17-yard Gain Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Justin Fields completes a 17-yard pass to wide receiver Andrew Armstrong against the Los Angeles Rams.

AUGUST 15 • CHIEFS.COM

Andrew Armstrong on First Preseason Game at Arrowhead: 'I Know It's Going To Be Amazing' | Press Conference 8/11 Andrew Armstrong speaks to the media following training camp practice on Tuesday, August 11.

AUGUST 11 • CHIEFS.COM

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AUGUST 7 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

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AUGUST 3 • FOX SPORTS

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Andrew Armstrong waited through NFL heartbreak for this Chiefs opportunity It says something that the Kansas City Chiefs put Andrew Armstrong front and center on Monday. Nothing is a given for Armstrong as a former...

JULY 28 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Andrew Armstrong on Role: 'Whatever I Can Do To Help the Team' | Press Conference 7/27 Andrew Armstrong speaks to the media after training camp practice on Monday, July 27.

JULY 27 • CHIEFS.COM

Signs with Kansas City The Chiefs signed Armstrong to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Armstrong spent last offseason with the Dolphins but was cut ahead of Week 1 and briefly spent time on Detroit's practice squad last month. The 25-year-old has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Detroit's practice squad The Lions signed Armstrong to their practice squad Monday.

Impact The rookie from Arkansas was dropped by the Dolphins in late August after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster, but he's since found work in Detroit. During his final collegiate season, Armstrong appeared in 11 games and caught 78 of 122 targets for 1,140 yards and one touchdown.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Miami The Dolphins waived Armstrong on Tuesday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Armstrong spent the offseason in Miami after going undrafted out of Arkansas back in April, but he couldn't secure a spot on the 53-man roster. The rookie wideout will look to practice squads around the league as he seeks his next NFL opportunity.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins Sign 16 Undrafted College Free Agents The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have signed 16 undrafted college free agents: cornerback BJ Adams, wide receiver Andrew Armstro...

MAY 9, 2025 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Agrees to deal with Dolphins Armstrong is slated to sign with the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent, David Furones of The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Armstrong played four seasons of Division II football before jumping to the SEC where he looked comfortable immediately. Over two seasons at Arkansas, Armstrong produced 134 receptions for 1,804 yards and six touchdowns. He led the Razorbacks in receiving yards both seasons and led the SEC in the category in 2024. The 6-foot-4, 202-pound receiver ran a 4.51 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, and he'll look to earn a roster spot with a strong training camp and preseason.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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