Terron Armstead to be Saints Legend of the Game for Sunday's season opener

Armstead, a cornerstone of the Saints offensive line for nearly a decade (2013-21), was originally selected by the Black and Gold in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft

Sep 04, 2025 at 04:45 PM

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Former New Orleans Saints left tackle Terron Armstead will be honored on Sunday as the team's "Legend of the Game" prior to the season opener against the Arizona Cardinals at the Caesars Superdome.

Armstead, a cornerstone of the Saints offensive line for nearly a decade (2013-21), was originally selected by the Black and Gold in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft (75th overall) out of Arkansas-Pine Bluff. In his nine seasons with the Black and Gold, the Cahokia, Ill. native started 93 of 97 games played at left tackle, also opening all nine postseason games that he played in. He received three consecutive Pro Bowl selections from 2018-20 and was an Associated Press All-Pro in 2018, when the Saints reached the NFC Championship game. Armstead finished his playing career with the Miami Dolphins (2022-24), opening 38 additional contests and two playoff games in 2022 and 2023, when he also earned Pro Bowl honors. Armstead announce his retirement from his NFL playing career this past spring.

As a Saint, Armstead's impact was immediately felt when he took over as the team's starting left tackle in Week 15 of his rookie campaign, jump-starting the run game of a team that proceeded to win the franchise's first road playoff contest. In 2017, Armstead returned from injury in Week Six to anchor an offensive unit that finished second in the league in net yards per game. From 2017-20, Armstead was a crucial component to an offense that featured record-breaking quarterback play from Drew Brees and a prolific rushing attack, paving the way for strong individual performances from Mark Ingram II, Alvin Kamara and Latavius Murray.

Off-the-field, Armstead has a strong presence for the Saints as well, serving as a team captain for four seasons (2018-21) and being the 2019 team nominee for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year award, for his work in both New Orleans and his hometown through the team's charitable initiatives and his "Terron Armstead Foundation." In 2020, he was selected by his Saints teammates as the club winner of the Ed Block Courage Award, annually presented to one player who best exemplifies a commitment to sportsmanship and courage and serves as an inspiration in the locker room.

Armstead will be available to the media in the press room on Friday at 12:15 p.m. CT.

Photos: A look back at Terron Armstead's Saints career through the years

Former New Orleans Saints left tackle Terron Armstead announced his retirement from the NFL on April 5, 2025. Armstead played with the Saints from 2013 to 2021 appearing in 97 games in the regular season and nine playoff contests earning three Pro Bowl selections and an All-Pro Second Team selection in 2018 after he was selected by the Saints in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft.