Top lineman free agent Armstead signs five-year deal with Miami

Terron Armstead was one of the top targets in the NFL free agent market this offseason. He is on his way to a team had the worst pass block in the league.

Stats PerformUpdate: Mar 22nd, 2022 21:23 EDT

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The Miami Dolphins have signed Pro Bowl left tackle Terron Armstead to a five-year contract.

Armstead headed south

According to multiple reports, the Dolphins are giving Armstead a contract worth up to $87.5million, including $43.37m guaranteed.

Former New Orleans Saints star Armstead was considered by many to be among the top free agents on the market and fills a huge hole for a Dolphins offensive line that struggled significantly last season.

The Dolphins ranked last in the NFL in pass block win rate in 2021, per Stats Perform data.

Former Saint one of top pass-blocker

Armstead should significantly improve their performance in that regard.

The three-time Pro Bowler missed nine games through injury last season but was one of the premier pass-blocking tackles in the league when healthy.

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Among tackles with at least 100 pass-block matchups,Armstead ranked third with a stunt-adjusted pass-block win rate of 91.93 per cent.

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His addition ps to be a pivotal one to the Dolphins’ revamped offense under new head coach Mike McDaniel.