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Pro Bowl Tackle Terron Armstead Retires, Prioritizes Health

6/9/2025

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Terron Armstead, a celebrated five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle, has hung up his cleats after 12 grueling seasons in the NFL, largely due to relentless knee injuries. The pain was so severe that he struggled to walk after games, often depending on medication. Choosing health over wealth, he bravely walked away from $15.5 million left on his contract.

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Terron Armstead, a celebrated five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle, has hung up his cleats after 12 grueling seasons in the NFL, largely due to relentless knee injuries. The pain was so severe that he struggled to walk after games, often depending on medication. Choosing health over wealth, he bravely walked away from $15.5 million left on his contract.