Miami Dolphins Place Pro Bowl Tackle Terron Armstead on Retirement List

The Miami Dolphins have officially placed veteran left tackle Terron Armstead on the Reserve/Retired list, marking the formal end of his 12-year NFL career, which included nine seasons with the New Orleans Saints and three with the Dolphins. Armstead, a five-time Pro Bowl selection and 2018 Second-Team All-Pro, was known for his athleticism and leadership, helping protect quarterbacks Drew Brees and Tua Tagovailoa. His retirement was celebrated at a star-studded party in Miami, attended by former teammates and NFL stars, highlighting his impact both on and off the field. Financially, the Dolphins managed Armstead's retirement strategically by waiting until after June 1 to maximize salary cap relief, resulting in $7.8 million in dead money for 2025 and $10.2 million against the 2026 cap. Despite injury challenges throughout his career, Armstead's legacy includes being a prominent HBCU ambassador and founding partner of the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl. The Dolphins plan for second-year tackle Patrick Paul to assume the starting left tackle role following Armstead’s departure.