By most accounts, Dorance Armstrong enjoyed a career season in 2022. His 8.5 sacks were more than he’s totaled in his previous four seasons combined and ranked him second to only Micah Parsons on the Cowboys.
Considered a consolation prize after Randy Gregory spurned the Cowboys at the alter (an agreed-upon deal with Gregory was nixed at the last moment over contract language), the four-year veteran was a critical piece to the Dallas defense. Now entering the final leg of the two-year, $12 million contract he signed last March, Armstrong sets out to see if he can build on his success from 2022.
At the age of 26, Armstrong is just entering his physical prime. The former fourth-round pick has improved every season as a pro and looks to cash in when he hits free agency next March. He proved to be a valuable part of the defensive line rotation (even logging snaps inside) as well as a top performer on special teams.
Yet with all of that said, there’s reason to believe the 6-foot-4, 255-pound DE from Kansas is due for a statistical regression.