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' I couldn't walk until..': Terron Armstead reveals why NFL players hide their pain and play injured every week
' I couldn't walk until..': Terron Armstead reveals why NFL players hide their pain and play injured every week (Image via Getty)
Terron Armstead spent 12 hard years in the NFL playing for the New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins. This fall, for the first time since he was five years old, he will not be suiting up.
Now retired, this man is trying to talk about how difficult it was to go through the injuries. He has a dual ambition to not only tell his own story but also represent others who are still going through this in silence. He spoke at an event the other day, and he detailed just how rough the process was prior to his decision to retire.
Terron Armstead shares painful reason behind his
NFL retirement
On Friday, June 21, 2025, at Fanatics Fest, Terron Armstead spoke to Fox News Digital about why he chose to retire now.
He explained that he has dealt with a serious knee injury since his third NFL season.
'After a game on Sunday, I couldn't walk until Wednesday or Thursday,'
Terron Armstead said.
'I could only play with pain meds. I couldn't put any pressure on my knee.'
During the 2023–24 season with the Miami Dolphins, he said he didn't attend a single practice, not because he wanted rest, but because his body couldn't handle it.
Terron Armstead also appeared on The Nightcap Show, where he said, 'I think I'm done.
I'm at peace with it. I'm excited to be on this side now and talk about the game.'
Terron Armstead now wants to help other injured players still in the NFL
Even though he's retired, Terron Armstead is not walking away from football completely. He now wants to speak out for other NFL players who are battling injuries but can't say much publicly.
'There are players still playing who deal with this every day,' he said. 'They can't speak about it because no one wants to hear excuses before a game.'
Terron Armstead knows what it takes to push through to the next week when there is a standard or commitment from fans and coaches to play at a high level week in and week out. He hopes that in sharing his own experiences, people will feel less alone, and receive more help.
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