Armstead Ready for Training Camp Action

The veteran Miami Dolphins offensive tackle has yet to take part in any practice this summer, but that's about to change

Alain Poupart | Jul 29, 2024

Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Terron Armstead (72) stretches during mandatory minicamp at Baptist Health Training Complex. / Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

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The Miami Dolphins conducted their fifth practice of training camp Monday, and tackle Terron Armstead once again was a spectator once the stretching period ended.

But that's about to change.

In a sit-down interview with NFL Network after practice, Armstead revealed he's going to do team work for the first time Tuesday.

“Right now they’ve got me on a little bit of a program to start camp," Armstead said Monday. "Tomorrow will be my first day out there with the team, so I’m excited for that."

DOLPHINS TAKING IT EASY WITH ARMSTEAD

The Dolphins being cautious in their approach with Armstead is nothing new or nothing surprising given the fact he's an established veteran who probably doesn't need as much work as other offensive linemen and then also given his injury history.

Armstead was on a limited snap count last summer as well, but he got into the action for a joint practice against the Houston Texans, only to sustain an injury that would keep him out of the lineup for the start of the regular season.

So, clearly, there's a balancing act involved with Armstead.

But the focus always remains the same for the four-time Pro Bowl selection.

" The approach every year for me is to go and show and prove coming out of Arkansas-Pine Bluff," he told NFL Network. "The mind-set ius go make the team regardless of what position you fall, where you fall on the depth chart, go make the team.

“The preparation has definitely evolved, my routine has evolved. I understand the body more, I know more what I need to be ready for Week 1. The program right now is more so just maintenance. We’re working the low and I feel great. I feel great. I’m excited. I’m ready to roll. Like tomorrow, I’ll be out here flying around.”

Published Jul 29, 2024

ALAIN POUPART

Alain Poupart is the publisher/editor of All Dolphins and co-host of the All Dolphins Podcast. Alain has covered the Miami Dolphins on a full-time basis since 1989 for various publications and media outlets, including Dolphin Digest, The Associated Press, the Dolphins team website, and the Fan Nation Network (part of Sports Illustrated). In addition to being a credentialed member of the Miami Dolphins press corps, Alain has covered three Super Bowls (for NFL.com, Football News and the Montreal Gazette), the annual NFL draft, the Senior Bowl, and the NFL Scouting Combine. During his almost 40 years in journalism, which began at the now-defunct Miami News, Alain has covered practically every sport at one time or another, from tennis to golf, baseball, basketball and everything in between. The career also included time as a copy editor, including work on several books such as "Still Perfect," an inside look at the Miami Dolphins' 1972 perfect season. A native of Montreal, Canada, whose first language is French, Alain grew up a huge hockey fan but soon developed a love for all sports, including NFL football. He has lived in South Florida since the 1980s.

DOLPHINS TAKING IT EASY WITH ARMSTEAD

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