Commanders agree to deal with Cowboys edge rusher Dorance Armstrong

The Washington Commanders have made their first move in free agency. The team has agreed to terms with Dallas Cowboys’ edge rusher Dorance Armstrong, according to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. 

The agreement will reunite Armstrong with coach Dan Quinn as the pair worked together for three seasons in Dallas. 

With the Commanders, the 26-year-old defender will look to cement a regular starting role for the first time in his six-year career. Over the past two seasons, the Kansas product started six games and recorded 16 sacks as a pass rusher. 

The NFL’s tampering period began at noon on Monday, allowing free agents to negotiate with teams. Deals can not be finalized until the new league year begins at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. 

The Commanders opened free agency with a league-leading $91.5 million in cap space. New general manager Adam Peters has the flexibility to be aggressive in free agency to boost a roster with holes at edge rusher, offensive line, and in the secondary.