Dorance Armstrong - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Will be available Sunday Armstrong (knee) does not carry an official injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at Dallas.

Impact Armstrong wasn't able to log a full practice during the week due to a lingering knee issue, but he's in line to return from his one-game suspension in Week 2 anyway. He figures to see plenty of work on the edge against his old team Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Wednesday Armstrong (knee) was a limited participant at the Commanders' practice Wednesday.

Impact Armstrong was reinstated after serving a one-game suspension Monday, but he now appears to be dealing with a potential knee issue as practice gets underway ahead of Week 2. The linebacker will have two more chances to log a full practice and erase any doubt about his availability for Sunday's matchup with Dallas.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from suspension Armstrong was reinstated from his one-game suspension Monday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Armstrong was suspended for one game to open the 2026 campaign after violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, so he was unavailable for Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Eagles. Armstrong will likely return to his starting role at strongside linebacker in Week 2 versus the Cowboys.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders fans may have forgotten what Dorance Armstrong can still become He'll have a chip on his shoulder.

SEPTEMBER 5 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Police Records Reveal Details Behind Dorance Armstrong's One-Game NFL Suspension According to a report by The Athletic's Nicki Jhabvala, Washington Commanders edge rusher Dorance Armstrong was arrested in May of 2025 for...

AUGUST 19 • SI.COM

Suspended to start season The NFL suspended Armstrong for the first game of the regular season, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Armstrong will miss Week 1 for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. The announcement did not specify the reason for the violation, but it could be related to the linebacker's May arrest on charges of assault and resisting arrest. Armstrong came off the active/PUP list last Friday, finally recovering from the knee injury he suffered during Week 7 of the 2025 season. The 23-year-old participated in all seven games before going down, so it is expected he will be a key piece of the Commanders' 2026 depth once he serves his suspension.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off PUP list Armstrong (knee) passed his physical and has been removed from the Commanders' PUP list as of Friday.

Impact Armstrong started training camp on the PUP list recovering from a knee injury he suffered last October, but he's now apparently back up to 100 percent. He profiles for a depth role on the edge for Washington in 2026.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on PUP list The Commanders placed Armstrong (knee) on the active/PUP list Saturday.

Impact Armstrong will open up training camp on the sideline as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury he suffered last October. The 28-year-old is expected to serve as a depth linebacker once healthy.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dorance Armstrong Must Prove He Still Fits Commanders' Future Before tearing his ACL last season, Dorance Armstrong was playing some of the best football of his career. Now he is set to return to a rebu...

JULY 12 • SI.COM

Dan Quinn Gives Injury Update on Dorance Armstrong as Commanders Kick Off OTAs Last season was a tough one for the Washington Commanders. The weekly injury report looked more like a roll call for practice, and it showed...

MAY 28 • SI.COM

Dan Quinn sparks hope with Dorance Armstrong update lifting Commanders spirits This was a strong step in the right direction.

MARCH 31 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Out for rest of season Coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Armstrong (knee) will miss the remainder of the season, Commanders writer Ben Standig reports.

Impact Armstrong suffered the knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys after logging just four defensive snaps. The 28-year-old defensive lineman's season is over after compiling 24 tackles (16 solo), including a team-high 5.5 sacks. Washington already has several other edge defenders on injured reserve, so the team may need to look outside the organization for help at the position.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for rest of season Coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Armstrong (knee) will miss the remainder of the season, Commanders writer Ben Standig reports.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely missing time Armstrong is expected to miss time after sustaining a knee injury in Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Cowboys, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The veteran defensive end sustained a knee injury early in the first quarter of Sunday's loss, and it now appears it's serious enough for him to miss time. Armstrong has been Washington's most effective pass rusher through seven games, recording 24 total tackles, including 5.5 sacks. Preston Smith is currently the only healthy Commanders defensive end, with Armstrong, Javontae Jean-Baptiste (pectoral), Deatrich Wise (quadriceps) and Drake Jackson (knee) all dealing with injuries.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely missing time Armstrong is expected to miss time after sustaining a knee injury in Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Cowboys, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. Dallas Armstrong (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Armstrong sustained a knee injury during the Commanders' first defensive possession of the game, which is severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of Sunday's NFC East contest. The Commanders will turn to Eddie Goldman, Jer'Zhan Newton and Sheldon Day to pick up the slack at defensive end in Armstrong's absence.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Armstrong (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Cowboys.

Impact Armstrong is dealing with an apparent knee injury, which he suffered on the first possession of the game for Dallas. With Armstrong's status up in the air, Eddie Goldman, Jer'Zhan Newton and Jalyn Holmes are top candidates to see an increase in workload on the defensive line.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

All set for Week 7 Armstrong (hamstring) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys.

Impact Armstrong was absent from practice all week while nursing a hamstring injury, but he'll now officially play Week 7. The defensive lineman has compiled 24 total tackles (16 solo), including 5.5 sacks, over six games this season, and he'll look to keep up his high level of production against Dallas.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged as questionable for Week 7 Armstrong (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Armstrong was held out of practice all week due to a hamstring injury, but the Commanders have not ruled him out for Sunday's NFC East tilt just yet. In the event that Armstrong isn't cleared to play, Washington will turn to Eddie Goldman, Jer'Zhan Newton and Jalyn Holmes to fill in the gap at defensive end opposite Preston Smith.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Armstrong (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

Impact Armstrong has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a hamstring injury he picked up during Monday's loss to the Bears. He'll have to log at least a limited practice Friday in order to have a chance at playing against the Cowboys on Sunday. Armstrong has started in four of six regular-season games this year, so his absence would open the door for Jalyn Holmes, Jer'Zhan Newton and Eddie Goldman to see an increase in snaps on the defensive line.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week with DNP Armstrong (hamstring) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated injury report.

Impact Armstrong sustained a hamstring injury during the Commanders' 25-24 loss to the Bears on Monday, which caused him to leave the game twice. Armstrong would have to return to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days in order to have a realistic chance at playing in Sunday's NFC East road clash against the Cowboys. Jalyn Holmes and Jer'Zhan Newton would stand to see more snaps on the Commanders' defensive line if Armstrong is not able to play against Dallas.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No Hail Mary magic this time and Moody's last-play kick lifts the Bears past the Commanders 25-24

It wasn’t quite the same drama as the Hail Mary that decided these teams’ game a year ago, but Caleb Williams and the Bears did get the better of Jayden Daniels and the Commanders...

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits MNF again Armstrong (hamstring) is questionable to return to Monday night's contest versus Chicago, Commanders writer Ben Standig reports.

Impact Armstrong has been in and out of the game due to a hamstring injury, and it now feels unlikely that he'll return to the field in Week 6. Jalyn Holmes will shoulder a larger workload on the defensive line in Armstrong's absence.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in game Monday Armstrong (hamstring) has returned to Monday's matchup against the Bears, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Armstrong had to exit the field earlier in the game due to an apparent hamstring issue, but the injury appears to have been minor. The veteran defensive end is back in the contest and will try to help the Commanders finish strongly in a tightly contested matchup.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Armstrong (hamstring) is questionable to return to Monday night's contest against the Bears.

Impact Armstrong suffered an apparent hamstring injury, which has now placed some doubt on his ability to return to action. The defensive lineman recorded one solo tackle before his departure, and in his absence, Jalyn Holmes stands to operate in a more significant role on the defensive line versus Chicago.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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No Hail Mary magic this time and Moody's last-play kick lifts the Bears past the Commanders 25-24