Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Logs two sacks in win
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Armstrong logged three tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, during the Commanders' win versus the Chargers on Sunday.
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.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Practices in full Thursday
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Armstrong (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Misses practice with illness
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Armstrong (illness) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday.
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.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Another sack in Week 3
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Armstrong recorded five total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 41-24 win over Las Vegas.
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.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Sacks Love in Week 2
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Armstrong registered six tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Commanders' 27-18 loss to the Packers on Thursday.
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.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Ready to rock
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Armstrong (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Armstrong was held to limited participation both Wednesday and Thursday, but Friday's full practice session indicates he's moved past his knee issue in time to play Sunday. The veteran defensive end tallied 39 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass defended across 16 regular-season contests in 2024. He's expected to remain a starter on Washington's defensive line heading into the 2025 season.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Another limited session
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Armstrong (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
The 2018 fourth-rounder opened the week with back-to-back limited practices due to a knee injury, and he would avoid an injury tag for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Giants if he were to log a full practice Friday. Armstrong signed a three-year contract with the Commanders in March of 2024, and in his first regular season with Washington he logged 39 tackles (20 solo), including 5.0 sacks, one pass defense and two forced fumbles across 16 games.
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Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Finally back in sack column
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Armstrong recorded four tackles (three solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 20-19 win at New Orleans.
Armstrong got to Jake Haener late in the first quarter to log his first sack since Week 5 versus the Browns. He'll be looking to keep up the positive momentum in Week 16 versus the Eagles.
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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.
