The knee injury that sidelined Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Terron Armstead for almost all of the team’s 32-26 win against the New York Jets doesn’t need surgery, coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Monday.
“It’s a rest thing,” McDaniel said of Armstead. “You might have seen his frustration level to try to contribute in this particular game and it’s something he can’t control. I’ve been very proud of how he’s handled all of it because he’s probably at a new level of maturity to to handle these these type of things. I think we’ll let it cool down a little bit.
“He was trying to will himself [to compete]. I just made it very clear that don’t waste your time trying to be a superhero.”
Armstead, 33, played only five snaps Sunday before he was replaced in the lineup by second-round rookie Patrick Paul. The CBS broadcast showed Armstead sitting on the bench seemingly on the verge of tears.
Anyone else noticed this? Why does he look like he is sad and about to cry? 😔 #GoFins pic.twitter.com/ACRrtrnZCZ
— Badwahine♑️🔥🐬 (@Maui_anne) December 8, 2024
The Dolphins have withheld Armstead from practices for several weeks now and he’s been listed as questionable for the team’s last four games. However, he’s been in the starting lineup for all four and hardly missed any time before his early exit Sunday.
Despite the injury, Armstead has continued to play at a high level on the field. Pro Football Focus has credited him with allowing only one sack in 394 pass blocking snaps and he’s one of only three offensive tackles in the NFL with a grade above 90.
Paul was credited with allowing two pressures in 49 pass blocking snaps Sunday against the Jets. The Dolphins didn’t allow any sacks.
