Just over one hour into Monday’s legal tampering period, the Washington Commanders are on the board. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Commanders plan to sign former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong.
Sources: The #Commanders plan to sign DE Dorance Armstrong.
A reunion with Dan Quinn. pic.twitter.com/B6SncPeeJw
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 11, 2024
Armstrong reunites with Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, his defensive coordinator with the Cowboys for the past three seasons. Also, former Cowboys secondary coach Joe Whitt Jr. is now Washington’s defensive coordinator.
The 6-foot-4, 255-pound Armstrong was a fourth-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft out of Kansas. Armstrong, entering his seventh season in 2024, will not turn 27 until June. In 77 career games with 24 starts, Armstrong has 23.5 sacks. However, his production has ramped up under Quinn’s tutelage, combining for 21 sacks over the past three seasons in a part-time pass-rushing role.
Landing an edge rusher or two is a priority for Washington in free agency. Another former Cowboys’ pass rusher, Dante Fowler Jr., could also follow Quinn to Washington. Quinn coached Fowler at the University of Florida and with the Falcons and Cowboys.
Armstrong is expected to sign with the Commanders on Wednesday when the new NFL league year opens.