Miami Dolphins tackle Terron Armstead announced his retirement over the weekend, ending a 12-year NFL career. A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Armstead handled himself with class throughout his career. He was selected in the third round of the 2013 season, and, while injuries would shorten each season of his career, Armstead proved to be a franchise left tackle during his nine years with the New Orleans Saints and three with the Dolphins. As he heads into retirement, the class he demonstrated throughout his career continues into his posts on Instagram and X.
Armstead started 131 games during his career and his impact on the offensive line cannot be questioned. He locked down the left tackle position for both the Saints and the Dolphins any time he was on the field. He battled to be in on every play possible, even when he was clearly not 100 percent healthy, and his presence immediately upgraded the offensive line.
Today we take a look at Armstead’s recent posts on both IG and X. While every player makes statements and announcements on social media when they retire, something about Armstead’s feels more personal than most.
Armstead retirement post on IG
Armstead takes to X as he retires
This was always more than a game to me! This has literally been my LIFE! I look back at my entire journey and I walk away grateful, proud, excited, and at peace, knowing I did it the right way!! Full investment to maximize the blessings God gave me!! pic.twitter.com/5Es4cTaVXu
— T. Stead (@T_Armstead72) April 7, 2025
As I walk away from this game with a decorated career, 5x Pro Bowler, All Pro, Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee. The accolade that meant the most to me is being a 7x team captain! I took my leadership position with full responsibility!
— T. Stead (@T_Armstead72) April 7, 2025
I’m a servant leader that understood the improvement and success of others was more important than myself! That’s genuinely me, and I’m proud of that! “What Comes From The Heart Reaches The Heart”
— T. Stead (@T_Armstead72) April 7, 2025
One thing others will say about me that I hold near to my heart is that I aim to treat everyone I contact with the highest level of respect!! I encourage you all to take the same approach, and I believe that would change the world!
— T. Stead (@T_Armstead72) April 7, 2025
Thank you all for you love and support!! Everyone of you are apart of my story! From the good, the bad, the highs or lows, thank you!!! T. Stead out of here!!
— T. Stead (@T_Armstead72) April 7, 2025
Armstead reacts to Dolphins farewell message
To the Miami Dolphins organization, all my teammates, and all the fans, THANK YOU, and I love you!!! Fins Up!! It has been amazing being apart of such a historic franchise! Forever in my heart, forever grateful! Thank God! T. Stead – ✌ https://t.co/ME8GII9uVN
— T. Stead (@T_Armstead72) April 7, 2025
Armstead reacts to Saints X post on his retirement
⚜️ To the New Orleans Saints, my teammates, fans, and city of New Orleans!! THANK YOU and I Love You!! You took a chance on me and my motivation was to prove you right!! You raised me, you taught me valuable lessons, you are a city of resilience and perseverance! Nola STRONG!⚜️ https://t.co/PsV5IpXNs3
— T. Stead (@T_Armstead72) April 7, 2025
So many great memories and some heartbreakers too! I will never get over the “No Call” NFC Championship game, we should have a ring! But I also know we got back up and dominated the league again! #WhoDat forever in my heart!! ⚜️⚜️⚜️T. Stead – ✌
— T. Stead (@T_Armstead72) April 7, 2025
