Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Will suit up against Chicago
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Armstrong (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Armstrong injured his ribs in Week 6 against the Ravens, and the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined against the Panthers in Week 7. The 2018 fourth-round pick was limited in practice all week, and while he's unlikely to be at 100 percent health, he'll suit up for Sunday's contest. Armstrong has logged 12 tackles (four solo), including 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble through six regular-season games.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Could return in Week 8
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Armstrong (ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears.
The first-year Commander missed Washington's Week 7 win over the Panthers due to a ribs injury, but he has a chance to return Sunday after practicing in a limited fashion throughout the week. If Armstrong can't play through the issue in Week 8, expect Efe Obada to see increased reps with Washington's first-team defense.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Ruled out for Week 7
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Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Friday that Armstrong (ribs) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Armstrong will miss at least one game due to the ribs injury he sustained during Washington's loss to the Ravens in Week 6. Quinn said Armstrong "had a good week but he's not there yet." The veteran defensive end's next chance to take the field will come Week 8 versus Chicago.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: More testing to come
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Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters that Armstrong will undergo further testing on his ribs injury Monday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Armstrong exited in the first half and did not return to Sunday's loss to the Ravens after sustaining a ribs injury. Monday's tests and Armstrong's practice participation this week will likely provide the best indication on whether the 27-year-old can suit up for the Commanders' Week 7 matchup against the Panthers.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Exits Week 6 with rib injury
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Armstrong hurt his ribs Sunday versus Baltimore and is questionable to return.
Armstrong was hurt in the first half, and it's unclear if he'll be able to return to the game. The defensive end has been a key part of the Commanders' pass rush this season, playing over half of the team's defensive snaps in each contest coming into Sunday and tallying 3.0 sacks. Javontae Jean-Baptiste could see more action if Armstrong doesn't return Sunday.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Tallies 1.5 sacks vs. Cardinals
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Armstrong finished Sunday's 42-14 win over the Cardinals with five tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks, and one forced fumble.
Armstrong contributed to two of the Commanders' four sacks Sunday. After combining with Frankie Luvu for a five-yard sack on Kyler Murray midway through the second quarter, Armstrong got to Murray for a seven-yard sack on a fourth-and-one late in the same frame, which led to a 45-yard field goal by Austin Seibert five plays later. Through the first four games of the regular season, Armstrong is up to nine tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one forced fumble.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Will play in Week 3
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Armstrong (chest) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and does not have an injury designation ahead of Monday's game against the Bengals.
Armstrong was limited Thursday and Friday due to a chest injury, but the 2018 fourth-round pick upgraded to full participation for Saturday's session. He has registered three tackles through the first two games of the regular season.
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Cowboys' Dorance Armstrong: Ready to go for Week 1
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Armstrong (hamstring) did not appear on the Cowboys' injury report Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Armstrong has moved past the hamstring injury that limited him in August and appears ready to go for the season opener Sunday versus the Giants. The defensive lineman appeared in all 17 of the team's contests in 2022, recording 33 tackles, including a career-high 8.5 sacks.
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Cowboys' Dorance Armstrong: Sits once again
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Armstrong (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Armstrong missed time previously during camp due to a hamstring injury, although he did ultimately return to practice Monday. It's unclear if the team is choosing to limit him out of caution or if he aggravated the injury, and how much time extra time, if any, the 26-year-old may miss.
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Cowboys' Dorance Armstrong: Sits out practice
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Armstrong is dealing with a hamstring injury, Todd Archer of ESPN reports.
Armstrong missed practice on Monday due to tightness in his hamstring, though the injury is not thought to be serious. The 2018 fourth-round pick is coming off a career year, logging 33 tackles (17 solo) in 17 games while registering a career-high 8.5 sacks. Once healthy, the 26-year-old will look to continue providing solid depth behind DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons during the 2023 campaign.
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Cowboys' Dorance Armstrong: Emerges as pass-rush threat
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Armstrong recorded 33 tackles (17 solo), including a career-high 8.5 sacks, through 17 regular-season games in 2022. He added a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
With offensive lines focusing a lot of energy on trying to slow down Micah Parsons, the Cowboys' other pass rushers found a lot of success winning 1-on-1 matchups. Armstrong was no exception, as the fifth-year defensive end came into the season with only 7.5 career sacks. He has one more year left on his current contract, and another strong campaign opposite Parsons could set Armstrong up for a big payday in 2024, assuming Dallas doesn't sign him to an extension before then.
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Cowboys' Dorance Armstrong: Exits game with knee injury
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Armstrong (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game at Jacksonville, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Armstrong dealt with an ankle injury earlier in the week, but it's an injury to his knee that knocked him out of Sunday's game. Dante Fowler should see increased snaps in Armstrong's absence.
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Cowboys' Dorance Armstrong: Suits up Sunday night
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Armstrong (ankle) is active for Sunday night's game against the Vikings.
Armstrong put in limited practices all week but has been deemed good to go. As a result, he will be in uniform for the first time since Week 2.
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Cowboys' Dorance Armstrong: Ruled out for Week 3
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Armstrong (ankle) is ruled out for Monday's game against the Eagles, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Armstrong handled a rotational defensive role during the first two weeks of the season, but he won't be available for Monday's divisional matchup. The 24-year-old is recovering from an ankle sprain.
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Cowboys' Dorance Armstrong: Questionable for Week 7
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Armstrong (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Armstrong logged limited practices all week so it would seem he has a good chance to return Sunday. The 22-year-old has recorded six tackles (five solo) and a sack so far this season.
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Cowboys' Dorance Armstrong: Putting together strong camp
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Armstrong has impressed the coaching staff so far in training camp, David Moore of the Dallas Morning News reports.
The second-year defensive end has looked stronger and more decisive in the pass rush than he did as a fourth-round rookie, while head coach Jason Garrett made a point of praising his work ethic. With Robert Quinn (hand/suspension) out for the first two games of the regular season, Armstrong could well find himself in the starting lineup in Week 1 if he continues to outperform Taco Charlton through the preseason.
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Cowboys' Dorance Armstrong: Light workload in rookie campaign
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Armstrong made 13 tackles and 0.5 sacks over 15 games in 2018.
Armstrong didn't suit up for either of the Cowboys' playoff games as a healthy scratch, and he averaged just 18.3 defensive snaps per game in the regular season. The rookie fourth-round pick added depth behind DeMarcus Lawrence and Randy Gregory, both of whom are on expiring contracts.
