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Commanders Sign Familiar Face to Replace Dorance Armstrong Jr.

Losing Dorance Armstrong Jr. for the season is the latest blow to a hit a Washington Commanders defense bleeding in every phase, but the team has at least moved quickly to replace the versatile defensive end and team sack leader, by signing a familiar face.

The Commanders brought back Jalyn Holmes on Tuesday, October 21 after Armstrong was sent to injured reserve. A move confirmed by the team on X.

Holmes suited up for the Commanders in 14 games, including the playoffs, last season. He offers similar flexibility to Armstrong as a lineman who can play on the edge and also slide inside to D-tackle.

What Holmes won’t do is offer the same juice as a pass-rusher as Armstrong, who’d logged 5.5 sacks before suffering what proved to be a season-ending knee injury against former team the Dallas Cowboys in Week 7.

Armstrong’s ability to create pressure will be missed, but Holmes might offer more as an edge-setter against the run. Meanwhile, being without Armstrong could mean extended work for a more decorated pass-rusher.

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