Terron Armstead said after the 2023 NFL season that he would “take his time” deciding whether to return for another year. Now the Miami Dolphins left tackle is expected to forgo retirement, according to the Miami Herald, and come back for his age-33 campaign.
Armstead has battled injuries throughout his career, missing a combined 11 games in his two years with the Dolphins. But the five-time Pro Bowler has been one of the game’s most respected blind-side blockers when healthy. Signed to a five-year, $75 million deal prior to the 2022 season, he remains under contract through 2026, owed more than $20 million in 2024, per Over the Cap.
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Armstead’s entire $13.25 million base salary for 2024 will be fully guaranteed on March 16, per the Herald, which is three days after the official start of the league year. It’s possible, even if he returns as expected, the Dolphins could renegotiate his contract. That’s an even greater possibility if Miami attempts to re-sign both Connor Williams and Robert Hunt, Armstead’s fellow starting linemen, both of whom are scheduled to become free agents — free to negotiate with all 31 other teams — starting March 11.
The Dolphins are entering a critical season for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who’s approaching the final year of his rookie contract, so it stands to reason they’d welcome Armstead back. Durability remains a major concern for the left tackle, however, considering the longtime New Orleans Saints standout has yet to play a full season across 11 years in the NFL.