"When Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters began his roster overhaul in 2024, the biggest contract he shelled out in free agency was for defensive end Dorance Armstrong Jr. But two years later, his long-term future looks murkier than ever. Armstrong been a solid contributor and was in the midst of a breakout campaign before injury struck. How he comes back will likely determine whether the Commanders give him another deal when the 2027 offseason rolls around."
"The former Kansas State star signed a three-year, $33 million deal with a $15 million signing bonus and $22.12 million guaranteed, which is modest by NFL standards. It looked like an absolute steal when Armstrong played very well last year. He appeared to be a foundational piece of the Commanders' revamped defense. Armstrong was a major influence on the team's early success."
Adam Peters signed Dorance Armstrong Jr. during a 2024 roster overhaul, giving him a three-year, $33 million deal with a $15 million signing bonus and $22.12 million guaranteed. Armstrong was a steady defensive end, earning the highest pass-rush grade of his career in 2024 and beginning 2025 with 5.5 sacks, at least one quarterback hit in every game, and seven tackles for loss through six games—numbers that projected to Pro Bowl level. A significant knee injury in a game against the Dallas Cowboys ended his 2025 season. The Commanders were already missing Deatrich Wise Jr. and Javontae Jean-Baptiste, leaving edge depth in jeopardy and casting doubt on Armstrong’s long-term future.
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