Commanders' Dorance Armstrong suspended for season opener vs. Eagles
Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong receives a one-game suspension for violating the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy.
The Washington Commanders have suspended defensive end Dorance Armstrong for the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a violation of the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. Armstrong is expected to be reinstated on September 14, meaning he will miss the Commanders' first game on September 13. However, he will be available for the game against the Dallas Cowboys on September 20, which will mark his first game since recovering from a torn ACL injury sustained against Dallas in Week 7 of the previous season.
Prior to his ACL injury, Armstrong had been having one of the best seasons of his career, tallying 5.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss in just seven games. This will be Armstrong's third year with the Commanders and his ninth season in the NFL. Over the course of his career, Armstrong has amassed a total of 23.5 sacks, 169 total tackles, and 48 quarterback hits during his time with Dallas, where he spent the first six seasons of his career.
He has been a starter for the Commanders for most of his time with the team and is expected to play a significant role in their defensive rotation this season.
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