DORANCE ARMSTRONG NEWS

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 • 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.

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 14 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two sacks in win Armstrong logged three tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, during the Commanders' win versus the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Armstrong recorded two of Washington's five sacks of Justin Herbert during the victory. Armstrong is off to a dominant start this season, as he's already racked up 22 tackles (15 solo), including 5.0 sacks, in just five games played.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dorance Armstrong gets second sack of game vs. Justin Herbert Washington Commanders defensive lineman Dorance Armstrong sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert for a 4-yard loss.

OCTOBER 6 • COMMANDERS.COM

Dorance Armstrong secures Commanders' second sack of the day vs. Herbert Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert for a 5-yard loss.

OCTOBER 5 • COMMANDERS.COM

Practices in full Thursday Armstrong (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Armstrong missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness, but he appears to no longer be under the weather after logging a full session Thursday and is on track to play against the Chargers on Sunday. The 2018 fourth-rounder has 19 tackles (six solo) through the first four games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice with illness Armstrong (illness) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Armstrong popped up on the injury report with an apparent illness Wednesday, which forced him to miss practice. The defensive end compiled four total tackles (two solo) in the team's 34-27 loss to Atlanta in Week 4, and he'll have two more opportunities to practice prior to Sunday's contest against the Chargers.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 1 • COMMANDERS.COM

Posts four stops in Week 4 loss Armstrong recorded four tackles (two solo) in Sunday's loss against Atlanta.

Impact Armstrong also notched a QB hit in the contest. Sunday marked his first game this season without a sack. Armstrong has tallied 3.0 sacks among his 19 tackles through four contests.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Posts four stops in Week 4 loss Armstrong recorded four tackles (two solo) in Sunday's loss against Atlanta.

Impact Armstrong also notched a QB hit in the contest. Sunday marked his first game this season without a sack. Armstrong has tallied 3.0 sacks among his 19 tackles through four contests.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 25 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Another sack in Week 3 Armstrong recorded five total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 41-24 win over Las Vegas.

Impact Armstrong was able to record a sack for the third game in a row to open the season, bringing down Geno Smith for a three-yard loss in the first quarter. The defensive lineman has now registered 15 total tackles (11 solo), including 3.0 sacks, over the first three contests this year.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sacks Love in Week 2 Armstrong registered six tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Commanders' 27-18 loss to the Packers on Thursday.

Impact Armstrong was credited with a 13-yard sack on Jordan Love late in the fourth quarter, which led to the Packers punting the ball two plays later to give the Commanders' offense one last opportunity to score. Armstrong has collected 2.0 sacks through the first two games of 2025, and the 2018 fourth-rounder is on track to extend his streak of 5.0 sacks in a season to five.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE