Miami Dolphins Left Tackle Terron Armstead to Miss Week 5 Game Against New York Giants with Knee Injury
MIAMI — Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead will miss the team’s Week 5 game against the New York Giants with a knee injury, coach Mike McDaniel said Monday.
Armstead left Sunday’s 48-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter after getting rolled up on, and did not return. McDaniel said after the game that he did not believe the injury was a “reaggravation of anything” but said Monday that his return was a matter of “weeks not days.”
Armstead “will play again this season” despite the unclear return date, McDaniel said.
The Dolphins’ starting left tackle signed a 5-year, $75 million contract last offseason after spending the first nine years of his career with the New Orleans Saints. He was named to his fourth Pro Bowl last season but missed four games with a toe injury that he suffered in Week 1.
Armstead underwent surgery on his left knee this offseason and missed the team’s OTA and minicamp practices before making his return in training camp. He injured his left leg during a joint practice with the Houston Texans in August, however, which kept him out of the first two games of the 2023 regular season.
McDaniel said Kendall Lamm will slot into Armstead’s left tackle position until he’s able to return.
Despite missing Armstead for two of their first four games, the Dolphins have succeeded for the most part in protecting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, allowing five sacks through four games — four of which came in Sunday’s loss to the Bills.
They will face a Giants defense that ranks 5th in pass rush win rate (54.4%) but 31st in sack rate (2.15%). Their Week 6 opponent, the Carolina Panthers, ranks 4th in sacks per pass attempt (10.91%), but it’s unclear whether Armstead will be ready to return by then.
Heading into Week 5, the Dolphins will have to make adjustments to their offensive line without their starting left tackle, Terron Armstead. Armstead suffered a knee injury during the team’s loss to the Buffalo Bills and had to leave the game in the second quarter. Coach Mike McDaniel confirmed that Armstead’s return would take weeks, not days, but assured fans that he would play again this season.
Terron Armstead joined the Dolphins last offseason after spending nine years with the New Orleans Saints. He signed a lucrative 5-year, $75 million contract and was named to his fourth Pro Bowl last season. However, Armstead has had his fair share of injury troubles. He missed four games last season due to a toe injury and underwent knee surgery this offseason. Despite missing OTA and minicamp practices, Armstead made his return during training camp. Unfortunately, he injured his left leg during a joint practice with the Houston Texans in August, causing him to miss the first two games of the regular season.
In Armstead’s absence, Kendall Lamm will step in as the starting left tackle for the Dolphins. Lamm will have big shoes to fill, but the team has confidence in his abilities. The Dolphins have been relatively successful in protecting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, allowing only five sacks in their first four games. However, four of those sacks came in their recent loss to the Bills.
The Dolphins will face the New York Giants in Week 5, a team with a strong pass rush win rate but a low sack rate. This presents an opportunity for the Dolphins’ offensive line to continue their solid performance in protecting Tagovailoa. Looking ahead to Week 6, the Dolphins will face the Carolina Panthers, who have an impressive sack rate. It remains uncertain whether Armstead will be ready to return by then.
Overall, the Dolphins will need to adjust their offensive line strategy without Terron Armstead. While his absence is a blow to the team, they have shown resilience in protecting their quarterback. Kendall Lamm will have the opportunity to prove himself as a capable replacement, and the Dolphins will rely on their offensive line to continue their strong performance in the upcoming games. As for Armstead, the team remains optimistic that he will return later in the season and contribute to their success.