Commanders likely to keep Dorance Armstrong despite salary cap speculation

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Commanders likely to keep Dorance Armstrong despite salary cap speculation
Summary

The Washington Commanders are not expected to make any post-June 1 cuts, maintaining strong salary cap health with $43 million available. Dorance Armstrong Jr. has been mentioned as a potential cap casualty due to his contract, but team management values his contributions. Armstrong, who is recovering from a knee injury, is entering the final year of a three-year, $45 million deal and had notable successes before his injury. With recent additions to the edge rushers, the Commanders will monitor other teams for potential player availability without needing to release existing talent.

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  • Washington has approximately $43 million in salary cap space.
  • Dorance Armstrong is recovering from a knee injury sustained last season.
  • Armstrong recorded 10.5 sacks in two years with the Commanders.
  • Team management is not looking to cut players for cap relief.
  • The Commanders have strengthened their edge rushing corps this offseason.
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  • 7:01 AMYahoo SportsDo Commanders have any potential post-June 1 cut candidates?
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The Commanders remain in excellent salary cap shape. Are there any Washington players who could be potential post-June 1 cap casualties?

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