Overview
- The NFL announced on Friday, Aug. 14 that Armstrong will serve a one-game suspension starting Aug. 30 and will be eligible for reinstatement on Sept. 14.
- The penalty removes Armstrong from Washington’s Week 1 opener against the Philadelphia Eagles and postpones his first regular-season game back from injury.
- The league’s announcement did not specify what conduct triggered the punishment and reporters say the underlying issue occurred last season.
- Armstrong is recovering from a torn ACL, remains on the active/PUP list and has not been medically cleared even though he is allowed to take part in preseason activities.
- The suspension creates an immediate pass-rush vacancy for the Commanders and could force lineup or role changes while the team and league follow normal reporting and appeal procedures.