As the new NFL season approaches, five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Terron Armstead has made the decision to retire and walk away from football.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Dolphins LT Terron Armstead has officially announced his retirement from the NFL after an illustrious 12-year career. Armstead, who spent nine seasons with the New Orleans Saints and three with the Miami Dolphins, made his decision public during a special event in Miami.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel had already mentioned that the team expected Terron Armstead to retire this offseason, so his announcement didn’t come as a surprise.
Breaking: Dolphins LT Terron Armstead is retiring after 12 NFL seasons (via @rapsheet) pic.twitter.com/FQc7qbbkJh
— NFL (@NFL) April 6, 2025
He still had a contract through 2026, but the Dolphins may wait until after June 1 to process his retirement. This would split the cap charge between two seasons, with $7.316 million applied this year and $10.732 million in 2026.
Terron Armstead played 15 games for the Dolphins in 2024, and now the team will need to find a new left tackle. Patrick Paul, a second-round pick from 2024, could be a good option for the Dolphins to consider.
Fans react to Terron Armstead’s Retirement Decision
Terron Armstead was a true leader and star for the Dolphins. With his retirement now official, the entire Dolphins community is feeling emotional. They know they’re saying goodbye to a player who gave his all on the field and made a big impact off it too.
@CardCabz said, “Respect to a true OG, wishing him the best.”
Respect to a true OG, wishing him the best
— CardCabz.eth (@CardCabz) April 6, 2025
@Dejota_SPS added, “Fantastic player. Great career.”
Fantastic player. Great career
— Dejota (@Dejota_SPS) April 6, 2025
@I_Am_BS03 shared, “Well this definitely changes the draft a lot.”
Well this definitely changes the draft a lot
— I_Am_BS03 (@I_Am_BS03) April 6, 2025
@RobertD1017 noted, “We’re really going to miss the 4 games a year he decided to play.”
We’re really going to miss the 4 games a year he decided to play
— bob (@RobertD1017) April 6, 2025
@OptimusKevTron1 wrote, “Very impressive career! Most guys don’t get lucky enough to have a long career like that.”
Very impressive career! Most guys don’t get lucky enough to have a long career like that
— ⚡️Optimus KevTron⚡️ (@OptimusKevTron1) April 6, 2025
@GenuineDegen noted, “Great career! Thanks for everything you’ve done from the Saints to the Dolphins!”
Great career! Thanks for everything you’ve done from the Saints to the Dolphins!
— genuine (@GenuineDegen) April 6, 2025
@USAFESportsDesk said, “12 years in the league that’s a great one man. I wish you good luck in your next chapter in your life man. If you ever interested in being a cohost with me on my show and podcast, I would love to haveLT Terran Armstead. @T_Armstead72.”
12 years in the league that’s a great one man. I wish you good luck in your next chapter in your life man. If you ever interested in being a cohost with me on my show and podcast, I would love to haveLT Terran Armstead. @T_Armstead72
— USAFE NETWORK (@USAFESportsDesk) April 6, 2025
