Terron Armstead: Everything you need to know

Armstead announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Armstead will hang up his cleats after an impressive 12-year NFL career with the Saints and Dolphins. The offensive tackle was a five-time Pro-Bowler, most recently being selected as one in 2023. The Dolphins will now move forward with a new starting left tackle in 2025.

Speaking at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said the team is operating as if Armstead will not be with Miami next season, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Additionally, Armstead is expected to agree to a restructured contract that knocks his base salary from $13.3 million to the veteran minimum, allowing the Dolphins to use that money elsewhere. Armstead sure sounds like a player who is leaning toward retirement. He turns 34 years old this upcoming summer and has been unable to stay healthy for long stretches over the last several seasons. Armstead was able to start 15 games last season, but he had to leave five of those contests early due to injuries. Expect the Dolphins to heavily invest in the offensive line this offseason.

Armstead (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets. Armstead opened the week with consecutive DNPs due to a knee injury he picked up during the Dolphins' Week 17 win over the Browns. He was able to end the week with a limited session Friday, and he's done enough over the weekend and through pregame warmups to suit up and start at left tackle for Sunday's regular-season finale.