Dorance Armstrong Jr.
DE - Washington Commanders - IR
Week 14 Outlook
Availability
Dorance Armstrong Jr. (knee) has been placed on season-ending IR.
Fantasy Impact
This is significant blow for the Commanders' defense. Armstrong is a veteran leader who currently leads the unit in sacks with 5.5. Armstrong ends his season with 24 total tackles, including seven for loss.
Commanders DE Dorance Armstong “will be out indefinitely” after suffering a knee injury in Week 7’s loss to the Cowboys.
Fantasy Impact
Armstrong is still expected to seek a second opinion for answers on the road ahead of his recovery. There should be an update provided on his status later in the week.
Dorance Armstrong Jr. is back at practice on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Armstrong made his return after being sidelined with an illness. He should be good to go this weekend.
The Washington Commanders are signing DT Dorance Armstrong Jr. from the Dallas Cowboys, who played under new head coach Dan Quinn.
Fantasy Impact
Armstrong is signing a three-year deal worth $45 million. He has 21 sacks and 108 tackles with 20 for a loss in his last three seasons. After six seasons with the rival Cowboys to begin his career, he will join a Washington defense that needs an infusion of talent following recent trades.
Dorance Armstrong, Jr., and the Cowboys are nearing a deal for the defensive end to stay in Dallas.
Fantasy Impact
The 24-year-old had a good season last year, collecting five sacks, one pass deflection, and 37 tackles. The Cowboys are attempting to replace Randy Gregory after he chose Denver and they are expected to remain in the market for pass rush help.