The Miami Dolphins left tackle, Terron Armstead, announced his retirement from the NFL last Saturday at his retirement party. Armstead had a great 12-year career with New Orleans and Miami after being the 75th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. He started 131 regular-season and 11 postseason games throughout his tenure, earning him five Pro Bowls and one Second Team All-Pro selection.
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His retirement will leave a void at left tackle, and the Dolphins need to identify his replacement this offseason. One player has emerged as the favorite to start.
The Miami Dolphins 2nd-round pick is the favorite
The Dolphins’ 55th pick from last year’s draft, Patrick Paul, is currently the favorite to start at left tackle next season. Paul took over as the swing tackle during his rookie year, starting at left tackle in Weeks 4 and 15 when Terron Armstead was out and even starting at right tackle in Week 18 when Kendall Lamm missed, amounting to 337 total snaps. He gave up 15 pressures, 11 hurries, one QB hit, and three sacks per PFF.
Miami Dolphins tackle praised by 5x Pro Bowler
During his retirement party, via David Furones of the Sun Sentinel, Terron Armstead endorsed Patrick Paul as his replacement and the Dolphins left tackle of the future. Armstead has a lot of confidence in Paul and believes he will take the next step, work hard, and it’s his time to shine.
With Terron Armstead retiring, the future of the Miami Dolphins at left tackle is in Patrick Paul’s hands.
“He’s the guy,” Armstead said of Paul. “It’s his time. He knows it. He’ll be ready. He’s a worker. He’s talented. You put those two together, you’ll have success.
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— David Furones (@DavidFurones_) April 6, 2025
