Commanders Defensive End Dorance Armstrong Sidelined Indefinitely with Knee Injury

Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong Jr. suffered a knee injury early in the Week 7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, which will sideline him indefinitely. Armstrong, who had been the team's most effective pass rusher with 5.5 sacks through seven games, left the game after the injury and did not return. This injury compounds the Commanders' defensive end woes, as starters Deatrich Wise Jr. and Javontae Jean-Baptiste are already out for the season with serious injuries. Armstrong is currently seeking a second opinion to determine the next steps for his recovery, with an update expected later in the week. The Commanders are now relying on backups Eddie Goldman, Jer'Zhan Newton, and Sheldon Day to fill the void at defensive end. The team faces a significant challenge maintaining pass rush effectiveness with multiple key defensive ends sidelined.