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New York Post
7 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
The frightening reasons behind ex-Dolphin Terron Armstead's NFL retirement
Terron Armstead's decision to retire from the NFL two months ago was about more than just normal wear and tear after 12 years of professional football. The 33-year-old offensive tackle, a five-time Pro Bowler who spent the past three years with the Dolphins after nine seasons with the Saints, revealed the troubling lengths he had to go to just to be able to step on the field, let alone perform at a high level. 'I've been dealing with a knee [issue] since my third year in the league,' Armstead said on the 'Nightcap' podcast. 'I didn't see a practice field at all, and not because I didn't want to or the Dolphins just wanted me to rest. I literally couldn't walk. After a game on Sunday, I wouldn't be able to walk on my own, under my own power, until Wednesday, Thursday. So I was only able to play under the pain meds. I couldn't put any pressure on my knee, so it was like, I can't keep doing that to myself.' Terron Armstead retired from the NFL in April. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Armstead never appeared in every game during any of his 12 seasons but did manage to play in 15 games during the 2024 campaign despite the condition of his knee. 'My injury history is extensive, and that's really the part for me is my body,' Armstead said. 'I love this game. Mentally, cerebrally, I can play the game forever. But it's just physically, my body is slowing down. [There are] movements and abilities that I just can't perform at the same level.' Armstead made $115.8 million during his NFL career and left $15.5 million on the table by retiring. Terron Armstead played 12 NFL seasons. Getty Images A third-round pick by the Saints in 2013, Armstead made three Pro Bowls with New Orleans and was a teammate of Drew Brees for his first eight seasons before signing with the Dolphins in 2022. He earned Pro Bowl nods in 2022 and '23.
NBC Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Terron Armstead on his retirement: "I was only able to play under the pain meds"
Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead's retirement was precipitated by a lingering knee injury that wasn't getting better, left him unable to walk under his own power after games and forced him to use pain medication. Armstead said on the Nightcap Show that he decided to walk away when he realized, 'I just can't perform at the same level.' The 33-year-old Armstead played 12 NFL seasons but said a knee injury that he initially suffered in 2015 never fully healed. 'I've been dealing with a knee since my third year in the league,' Armstead said. 'I didn't see a practice field at all, and not because I didn't want to or the Dolphins just wanted me to rest. It's like I literally couldn't walk. After a game on Sunday, I wouldn't be able to walk on my own, under my own power, until Wednesday, Thursday. So I was only able to play under the pain meds. I couldn't put any pressure on my knee, so it was like, I can't keep doing that to myself.' Armstead's story is a common one, as life in the NFL often takes a painful toll on its players. Eventually, Armstead decided he couldn't do it anymore.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NFL foundation donates $1 Million for free youth football camps led by over 400 players and coaches
Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images All across the country this summer, hundreds of NFL players, coaches, and legends are trading game plans for community huddles. Thanks to nearly $1 million in funding from the NFL Foundation, more than 400 members of the league's extended family will host free youth football camps—giving kids, especially in underserved areas, a safe space to learn, run, and just be kids. The initiative isn't new, but its reach and purpose feel more meaningful than ever. NFL stars bring free football camps to underserved communities through $1 million NFL foundation initiative For more than two decades, the NFL Foundation has quietly powered one of the league's most grassroots initiatives—summer football camps that cost families nothing and offer something priceless in return. These non-contact camps aren't about producing the next MVP; they're about introducing kids to football, teamwork, and active play in a low-pressure, high-energy environment. 'The more than 400 NFL players, legends and coaches who are hosting free youth football camps this summer are great ambassadors for our game,' said Alexia Gallagher, NFL Vice President of Philanthropy and Executive Director of the NFL Foundation. 'We are excited to see the impact they'll make in communities across the country this year and beyond.' Names like Arik Armstead , Mike Evans , Jeffery Simmons , DK Metcalf , and Aaron Donald are among those stepping up to lead camps in their communities. Armstead, the Jaguars defensive lineman and 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, is heading back to his hometown of Sacramento. 'Throughout my career, I've made it my mission off the field to empower youth by providing them with the resources and support they need to thrive,' Armstead said. 'All children deserve access to safe places where they can play and grow, and I'm proud to create that space for Sacramento youth this summer.' Alongside these camps, the Foundation partners with USA Football to roll out First Down Clinics—a free intro to football focused on age-appropriate basics. In 2024 alone, over 60,000 kids participated in more than 300 clinics tied to major NFL events. Whether it's through these camps, the year-round PLAY 60 initiative, or programs like Character Playbook, the NFL Foundation has quietly become a force for good in communities nationwide. With over $1 billion in lifetime giving, this summer's effort is another reminder that the league's biggest plays sometimes happen far from the field. Also Read: Houston Texans' new coach Nick Caley could be the NFL's biggest X-Factor in 2025
NBC Sports
6 days ago
- Business
- NBC Sports
Dolphins place Terron Armstead on reserve-retired list
Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead retired as a practical matter in April. The team made it official today. The Dolphins have announced that they placed Armstead on the reserve-retired list. It's no coincidence that it happened today. The move spreads the cap consequences over two years. The total dead money is $18.548 million. Processing the move after June 1 pushes $10.732 million of the amount into 2026. The Dolphins also will be permitted under the CBA to recover more than $7 million in unearned signing-bonus payments previously made to Armstead. If/when cash is recovered, they will be entitled to a cap credit. The Dolphins may have agreed to waive some or all of the repayment obligation when Armstead slashed his 2025 base salary from $13.3 million to $1.255 million, which allowed the Dolphins to carry a much lower cap number for Armstead while waiting until after June 1 to put him on the reserve-retired list. If he had refused, the Dolphins could have dumped the $13.3 million only by cutting him — and thereby triggering the full $18.548 million cap charge for 2025.
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Jaguars' Arik Armstead discusses moving back to defensive tackle for 2025 season
Jaguars' Arik Armstead discusses moving back to defensive tackle for 2025 season Appearing on the O-Zone Podcast, Jaguars' Arik Armstead discussed moving back to defensive tackle for the 2025 season. Jacksonville Jaguars' veteran defensive lineman Arik Armstead will be moving back to defensive tackle this season, a position where he has experience and is quite comfortable. "I think that's where I'm best," Armstead said of the tackle position while appearing on the O-Zone Podcast. "I've played both in my career and had success at both, but I can have the biggest effect on the quarterback playing and rushing against guards and centers. That's what I do best." The 2024 season was Armstead's first with the Jaguars after signing with the team as a free agent, and he was asked to make the switch from defensive tackle to defensive end. During his tenure with San Francisco, which spanned from 2015 through 2023, Armstead played defensive end early on in his career, but since the 2021 season, the majority of his snaps had come at tackle. So, along with joining a new team and navigating a new defensive scheme last season, Armstead was also back at a relatively new position as well. Amrstead went from producing 58 pressures and eight sacks in 2023, to only 36 pressures and two sacks in 2024, per PFF. He went from ranking ninth among defensive tackles in pass rush win rate in 2023 to ranking 32nd among edge defenders in 2024. "When I'm playing defensive tackle full-time, now I have more opportunities to affect the game on first, second and third down," he said. "I'll have more opportunities to have a big impact on the game." The defensive tackle position was thought to be one of the Jaguars' biggest needs this offseason, but GM James Gladstone didn't address this unit during free agency or in the NFL draft. This showcases the confidence he has in the players on the roster and Anthony Campanile's scheme to elevate that unit, but also a likely part of that equation is Armstead being back inside. "We certainly look forward to seeing guys being in different positions than they've been in the past and that being an element that activates different sides of them," Gladstone said after the NFL draft. "Their whole approach has been great so far, so we're looking forward to it." There may still be instances where we see Armstead at defensive end. Movement along the defensive front is an element that's a part of Campanile's defense. But for the most part, Armstead is going to be back at defensive tackle, where he's had some of his most productive seasons in his career. "I think we're on the forefront of a promising season," Armstead said. "There's a lot of newness, which I think is great. There are a lot of first-timers – a first-time head coach, a first-time general manager, a first-time defensive coordinator. With the first-timers, they bring a refreshed energy. You know they want to get it right. "They're doing everything they can to make sure we're heading in the direction we need to be."
