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{{Infobox NFL player
 
{{Infobox NFL player
 
|name=Anthony Armstrong
 
|name=Anthony Armstrong
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|caption= Armstrong at Redskins 2011 training camp.
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|caption=Armstrong at Redskins 2011 training camp.
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|number=13, 87
|currentteam= Dallas Cowboys
 
 
|position=[[Wide receiver]]
|currentnumber=13
 
 
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1983|3|29}}
|currentpositionplain=[[Wide receiver]]
 
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1983|3|29}}
 
 
|birth_place=[[Greencastle, Indiana]]
 
|birth_place=[[Greencastle, Indiana]]
 
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|highschool=[[Newman Smith High School|Carrolton (TX) Newman Smith]]
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|high_school=[[Newman Smith High School|Carrolton (TX) Newman Smith]]
 
|college=[[West Texas A&M Buffaloes football|West Texas A&M]]
 
|college=[[West Texas A&M Buffaloes football|West Texas A&M]]
 
|undraftedyear=2005
 
|undraftedyear=2005
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|pastteams=
|debutyear=2006
 
|debutteam=Odessa Roughnecks
 
|finalyear=
 
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|pastteams=<nowiki></nowiki>
 
 
* [[Odessa Roughnecks]] (2006)
 
* [[Odessa Roughnecks]] (2006)
 
* [[Dallas Desperados]] ({{AFL Year|2007}}–{{AFL Year|2008}})
 
* [[Dallas Desperados]] ({{AFL Year|2007}}–{{AFL Year|2008}})
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* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2012}})
 
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2012}})
 
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2012}})
 
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2012}})
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–present)
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* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2012}})
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* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})*
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* First-team All-[[Lone Star Conference|LSC]] (2003)
 
* First-team All-[[Lone Star Conference|LSC]] (2003)
 
* Second-team All-LSC (2004)
 
* Second-team All-LSC (2004)
 
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'''Anthony Armstrong''' (born March 29, 1983) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in 2008. He played [[college football]] at [[West Texas A&M University#Athletics|West Texas A&M]].
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'''Anthony A. Armstrong''' (born March 29, 1983) is a former [[American football]] [[wide receiver]]. He was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in 2008. He played [[college football]] at [[West Texas A&M University#Athletics|West Texas A&M]].
   
 
He was also a member of the [[Washington Redskins]] and [[Jacksonville Jaguars]]. Before joining the NFL, Armstrong was a member of the [[Dallas Desperados]] of the [[Arena Football League]] and the [[Odessa Roughnecks]] of the [[Intense Football League]].
 
He was also a member of the [[Washington Redskins]] and [[Jacksonville Jaguars]]. Before joining the NFL, Armstrong was a member of the [[Dallas Desperados]] of the [[Arena Football League]] and the [[Odessa Roughnecks]] of the [[Intense Football League]].
   
 
==Early life==
 
==Early life==
Armstrong was born on March 29, 1983 in [[Greencastle, Indiana]]. His mother, Gwen Armstrong, worked as an Administration Manager at IBM and his father, Thomas Armstrong, died when Anthony was 2 days short of 6 years old.<ref>{{cite news|last=Maese|first=Rick|title=After a long and uncertain journey, rookie wide receiver Anthony Armstrong is a bright spot for the Washington Redskins|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/01/AR2011010102467.html|work=Newspaper|work=[[The Washington Post]]|accessdate=10 March 2011|date=January 2, 2011}}</ref> Anthony is a middle child of 4. He has a brother named Courtney Lee and 2 sisters, Catrina Scott and Ashley Armstrong . When Anthony was a teen, he played [[high school football]] at [[Newman Smith High School]]. During his senior season, he had 11 receptions for 250 yards and three touchdowns<ref name=redskins>{{cite web | work=[[Washington Redskins]] | url=http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/Anthony-Armstrong/12543fae-3985-426c-b8ae-e216316c0c4d | title=Anthony Armstrong's Washington Redskins bio | accessdate=2010-10-17}}</ref> and was named to the All-Metrocrest second-team.<ref name=dallas>{{cite web | work=[[Dallas Desperados]] | url=http://www.dallasdesperados.com/dd_player_armstrong_anthony.cfm | title=Anthony Armstrong's Dallas Desperados bio | accessdate=2010-10-17}}</ref> He also lettered twice as a member of the [[track and field]] team<ref name=redskins /> and competed in the [[100 metres|100-meter dash]].<ref name=dallas />
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Armstrong was born on March 29, 1983 in [[Greencastle, Indiana]]. His mother, Gwen Armstrong, worked as an Administration Manager at IBM and his father, Thomas Armstrong, died when Anthony was 2 days short of 6 years old.<ref>{{cite news|last=Maese|first=Rick|title=After a long and uncertain journey, rookie wide receiver Anthony Armstrong is a bright spot for the Washington Redskins|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/01/AR2011010102467.html|work=[[The Washington Post]]|accessdate=10 March 2011|date=January 2, 2011}}</ref> Anthony is a middle child of 4. He has a brother named Courtney Lee and two sisters, Catrina Scott and Ashley Armstrong . When Anthony was a teenager, he played [[high school football]] at [[Newman Smith High School]]. During his senior season, he had 11 receptions for 250 yards and three touchdowns<ref name=redskins>{{cite web | work=[[Washington Redskins]] | url=http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/Anthony-Armstrong/12543fae-3985-426c-b8ae-e216316c0c4d | title=Anthony Armstrong's Washington Redskins bio | accessdate=2010-10-17}}</ref> and was named to the All-Metrocrest second-team.<ref name=dallas>{{cite web|work=[[Dallas Desperados]] |url=http://www.dallasdesperados.com/dd_player_armstrong_anthony.cfm |title=Anthony Armstrong's Dallas Desperados bio |accessdate=2010-10-17 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100507024755/http://www.dallasdesperados.com/dd_player_armstrong_anthony.cfm |archivedate=2010-05-07 }}</ref> He also lettered twice as a member of the [[track and field]] team<ref name=redskins /> and competed in the [[100 metres|100-meter dash]].<ref name=dallas />
   
 
==College career==
 
==College career==
Armstrong attended and played [[college football]] at [[West Texas A&M University]], a [[Division II (NCAA)|Division II]] school in [[Canyon, Texas]]. As a freshman, he played in ten games and had 165 yards and one touchdown on 13 catches. The following season, he played in ten games and recorded 24 receptions for 256 yards.<ref name=redskins /> As a junior, Armstrong started all 11 games and caught 54 passes for 740 yards and four touchdowns. He was named the [[Lone Star Conference|LSC South]] Receiver of the Year and earned first-team All-LSC South honors.<ref name=redskins /> In his final college season, Armstrong was named second-team All-LSC as a senior after leading the team with 54 catches for 607 yards and four touchdowns. He finished his four-year letterman career as West Texas A&M’s fourth leading receiver with 145 receptions for 1,768 yards and nine touchdowns.<ref name=redskins />
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Armstrong attended and played [[college football]] at [[West Texas A&M University]], a [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] school in [[Canyon, Texas]]. As a freshman, he played in ten games and had 165 yards and one touchdown on 13 catches. The following season, he played in ten games and recorded 24 receptions for 256 yards.<ref name=redskins /> As a junior, Armstrong started all 11 games and caught 54 passes for 740 yards and four touchdowns. He was named the [[Lone Star Conference|LSC South]] Receiver of the Year and earned first-team All-LSC South honors.<ref name=redskins /> In his final college season, Armstrong was named second-team All-LSC as a senior after leading the team with 54 catches for 607 yards and four touchdowns. He finished his four-year letterman career as West Texas A&M’s fourth leading receiver with 145 receptions for 1,768 yards and nine touchdowns.<ref name=redskins />
   
Armstrong graduated with a degree in Marketing.<ref name=redskins />
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Armstrong graduated from West Texas A&M with a degree in Marketing.<ref name=redskins />
   
 
==Arena and Indoor football career==
 
==Arena and Indoor football career==
Armstrong was signed by the [[West Texas Roughnecks|Odessa Roughnecks]] of the [[Intense Football League]] in 2006. In 13 games for the Roughnecks, he had 55 receptions for 760 yards and 18 touchdowns<ref name=redskins /> and returned seven kickoffs for 166 yards and a touchdown.<ref name=dallas /> He was the team's second leading rusher and rushed four times for 39 yards and three touchdowns. Armstrong also had eight tackles, two pass breakups and a [[fumble]] recovery on defense.<ref name=dallas /> His best game was against the [[Louisiana Swashbucklers]] on July 1, 2006, during which he registered 11 receptions for 157 yards and three touchdowns. The Roughnecks won the championship during Armstrong's only season on the team.<ref name=odessa>{{cite web | work=[[Indoor Football League]] | url=http://www.goifl.com/news/index.html?article_id=2030 | title=Former Roughnecks WR Anthony Armstrong Signs to Washington Redskins Practice Squad | accessdate=2010-10-17| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20101124072005/http://goifl.com/news/index.html?article_id=2030| archivedate= 24 November 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
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Armstrong was signed by the [[West Texas Roughnecks|Odessa Roughnecks]] of the [[Intense Football League]] in 2006. In 13 games for the Roughnecks, he had 55 receptions for 760 yards and 18 touchdowns<ref name=redskins /> and returned seven kickoffs for 166 yards and a touchdown.<ref name=dallas /> He was the team's second leading rusher and rushed four times for 39 yards and three touchdowns. Armstrong also had eight tackles, two pass breakups and a [[fumble]] recovery on defense.<ref name=dallas /> His best game was against the [[Louisiana Swashbucklers]] on July 1, 2006, during which he registered 11 receptions for 157 yards and three touchdowns. The Roughnecks won the IFL championship during Armstrong's only season on the team.<ref name=odessa>{{cite web | work=[[Indoor Football League]] | url=http://www.goifl.com/news/index.html?article_id=2030 | title=Former Roughnecks WR Anthony Armstrong Signs to Washington Redskins Practice Squad | accessdate=2010-10-17| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20101124072005/http://goifl.com/news/index.html?article_id=2030| archivedate= 24 November 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
   
 
In 2007, Armstrong joined the [[Dallas Desperados]] of the [[Arena Football League]] as a practice squad member and was signed to active roster on March 25, 2007. He made his AFL debut against the [[Austin Wranglers]] on March 31, 2007 where he recovered an [[onside kick]] and returned it 40 yards for the game-winning touchdown.<ref name=dallas /> Armstrong was placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a hamstring injury on May 2 and missed the remainder of the season, after recording ten catches for 126 yards and two touchdowns in four games.<ref name=redskins /> He played the entire 2008 season with the Desperados and posted 85 catches for 1,148 yards and 18 touchdowns. He additionally returned seven kickoffs for 31 yards helping the team compile a 12-4 regular season record and a berth to the AFL playoffs.<ref name=odessa />
 
In 2007, Armstrong joined the [[Dallas Desperados]] of the [[Arena Football League]] as a practice squad member and was signed to active roster on March 25, 2007. He made his AFL debut against the [[Austin Wranglers]] on March 31, 2007 where he recovered an [[onside kick]] and returned it 40 yards for the game-winning touchdown.<ref name=dallas /> Armstrong was placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a hamstring injury on May 2 and missed the remainder of the season, after recording ten catches for 126 yards and two touchdowns in four games.<ref name=redskins /> He played the entire 2008 season with the Desperados and posted 85 catches for 1,148 yards and 18 touchdowns. He additionally returned seven kickoffs for 31 yards helping the team compile a 12-4 regular season record and a berth to the AFL playoffs.<ref name=odessa />
   
 
==National Football League career==
 
==National Football League career==
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===Miami Dolphins===
 
===Miami Dolphins===
After the Arena season, Armstrong was signed with the [[Miami Dolphins]]’ practice squad as an [[unrestricted free agent]] on July 25, 2008.<ref name=redskins /> He stayed on the practice squad the entire season and the 2009 preseason, but was waived August 29, 2009.
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After the Arena Football League season, Armstrong was signed with the [[Miami Dolphins]]’ practice squad as an [[unrestricted free agent]] on July 25, 2008.<ref name=redskins /> He stayed on the practice squad the entire season and the 2009 preseason, but was waived August 29, 2009.
   
 
===Washington Redskins===
 
===Washington Redskins===
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====2009 Season====
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====2009 season====
 
Armstrong signed with the [[Washington Redskins]] on October 21, 2009 and spent the final 10 weeks on the Redskins’ practice squad.<ref name=redskins />
 
Armstrong signed with the [[Washington Redskins]] on October 21, 2009 and spent the final 10 weeks on the Redskins’ practice squad.<ref name=redskins />
   
====2010 Season====
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====2010 season====
Armstrong made his first regular season NFL career catch for 11 yards on September 12, 2010 in a 13-7 win over the [[Dallas Cowboys]] and soon emerged as one of the Redskins' primary deep threats. He recorded a career long 76-yard reception against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] on November 15, 2010, finishing fourth among all receivers with 7 receptions of 40 yards or more for the 2010-2011 season. Among receivers with at least 20 receptions over the season, Armstrong finished third with 19.8 yards/catch.
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Armstrong made his first regular season NFL career catch for 11 yards on September 12, 2010 in a 13-7 win over the [[Dallas Cowboys]] and soon emerged as one of the Redskins' primary deep threats. He recorded a career long 76-yard reception against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] on November 15, 2010, finishing fourth among all receivers with 7 receptions of 40 yards or more for the 2010-2011 season. Among receivers with at least 20 receptions over the season, Armstrong finished third with 19.8 yards/catch.
   
====2011 Season====
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====2011 season====
 
In Week 1 against the [[New York Giants]], Armstrong made his first touchdown of the [[2011 NFL season|2011 season]].<ref>{{cite news | work=dc.sbnation.com | url=http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-redskins/2011/9/11/2418960/giants-vs-redskins-score-update-halftime-anthony-armstrong | title=Giants Vs. Redskins Score Update: Anthony Armstrong Touchdown Ties Score At 14 | accessdate=2011-09-11}}</ref>
 
In Week 1 against the [[New York Giants]], Armstrong made his first touchdown of the [[2011 NFL season|2011 season]].<ref>{{cite news | work=dc.sbnation.com | url=http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-redskins/2011/9/11/2418960/giants-vs-redskins-score-update-halftime-anthony-armstrong | title=Giants Vs. Redskins Score Update: Anthony Armstrong Touchdown Ties Score At 14 | accessdate=2011-09-11}}</ref>
He would not get another touchdown until Week 12 against the [[Seattle Seahawks]], where he caught a 50-yard touchdown pass from [[Rex Grossman]] helping to end the Redskins' six-game losing streak.<ref>{{cite news | work=WashingtonPost.com | url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/anthony-armstrong-takes-advantage-of-rare-opportunity-with-the-redskins/2011/11/27/gIQAXsHY3N_story.html | title=Anthony Armstrong takes advantage of rare opportunity with the Redskins | accessdate=2011-11-27}}</ref>
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He would not get another touchdown until Week 12 against the [[Seattle Seahawks]], where he caught a 50-yard touchdown pass from [[Rex Grossman]] helping to end the Redskins' six-game losing streak.<ref>{{cite news | work=WashingtonPost.com | url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sportsredskins/anthony-armstrong-takes-advantage-of-rare-opportunity-with-the-redskins/2011/11/27/gIQAXsHY3N_story.html | title=Anthony Armstrong takes advantage of rare opportunity with the Redskins | accessdate=2011-11-27 | first=Rick | last=Maese | date=November 28, 2011}}</ref>
   
====2012 Season====
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====2012 season====
The Redskins released Armstrong on August 31, 2012 for final roster cuts before the start of the [[2012 NFL season|2012 season]] and he was picked up by the Dolphins.<ref>{{cite news| work=WashingtonPost.com|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2012/08/31/redskins-release-wr-anthony-armstrong/|title=Redskins release WR Anthony Armstrong|last=Jones|first=Mike|date=August 31, 2012|accessdate=2012-08-31}}</ref>
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The Redskins released Armstrong on August 31, 2012 for final roster cuts before the start of the [[2012 NFL season|2012 season]] and he was picked up by the Dolphins.<ref>{{cite news| work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2012/08/31/redskins-release-wr-anthony-armstrong/|title=Redskins release WR Anthony Armstrong|last=Jones|first=Mike|date=August 31, 2012|accessdate=2012-08-31}}</ref>
   
===Second Stint with Dolphins===
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===Second stint with Dolphins===
 
On September 1, 2012, Armstrong was claimed off waivers by the Dolphins.<ref>[http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/dolphins-blog/sfl-miami-dolphins-claim-receiver-anthony-armstrong-20120901,0,5302987.story Miami Dolphins claim receiver Anthony Armstrong, release Steve Slaton]</ref> He was waived on October 30.
 
On September 1, 2012, Armstrong was claimed off waivers by the Dolphins.<ref>[http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/dolphins-blog/sfl-miami-dolphins-claim-receiver-anthony-armstrong-20120901,0,5302987.story Miami Dolphins claim receiver Anthony Armstrong, release Steve Slaton]</ref> He was waived on October 30.
   
 
===Jacksonville Jaguars===
 
===Jacksonville Jaguars===
Armstrong was signed by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] on October 31, 2012. He was released on November 12.
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Armstrong was signed by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] on October 31, 2012. He was released by the team on November 12.
   
 
===Dallas Cowboys===
 
===Dallas Cowboys===
After working out with the [[Dallas Cowboys]] on November 21, 2012, the team signed Armstrong on November 26.<ref>{{cite news|last=Boren|first=Cindy|title=Anthony Armstrong signs with Dallas Cowboys|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2012/11/26/anthony-armstrong-signs-with-dallas-cowboys/?wprss=rss_sports|work=Newspaper|work=[[The Washington Post]]|date=November 26, 2012|accessdate=2012-11-26}}</ref> He was released on December 22.<ref>{{cite news|last=Burch|first=Jimmy|title=Cowboys release WR Armstrong, sign OL Leary to active roster|url=http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.com/cowboys/2012/12/cowboys-release-wr-armstrong-sign-ol-leary-to-active-roster.html|work=Newspaper|work=[[Star-Telegram]]|date=December 22, 2012|accessdate=2012-12-22}}</ref>
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After working out with the [[Dallas Cowboys]] on November 21, 2012, the team signed Armstrong on November 26.<ref>{{cite news|last=Boren|first=Cindy|title=Anthony Armstrong signs with Dallas Cowboys|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2012/11/26/anthony-armstrong-signs-with-dallas-cowboys/?wprss=rss_sports|work=[[The Washington Post]]|date=November 26, 2012|accessdate=2012-11-26}}</ref> He was released on December 22.<ref>{{cite news|last=Burch|first=Jimmy|title=Cowboys release WR Armstrong, sign OL Leary to active roster|url=http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.com/cowboys/2012/12/cowboys-release-wr-armstrong-sign-ol-leary-to-active-roster.html|work=[[Star-Telegram]]|date=December 22, 2012|accessdate=2012-12-22}}</ref>
   
On January 7, 2013 Armstrong signed a one-year, $630,000 contract. He was released on March 27. On April 3, Armstrong re-signed with the Cowboys.<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/anthony-armstrong-re-signing-with-cowboys/|title=Anthony Armstrong re-signing with Cowboys|first=Mike|last=Wilkening|date=April 3, 2013|accessdate=2013-04-03}}</ref>
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On January 7, 2013 Armstrong signed a one-year, $630,000 contract. He was released on March 27. On April 3, Armstrong re-signed with the Cowboys.<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/anthony-armstrong-re-signing-with-cowboys/|title=Anthony Armstrong re-signing with Cowboys|first=Mike|last=Wilkening|date=April 3, 2013|accessdate=2013-04-03}}</ref> He was released by the team on August 31.
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===Cleveland Browns===
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He signed with the [[Cleveland Browns]] on May 19, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns add seven to roster|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Browns-add-seven-to-roster-/1292e4c8-7a0f-4b14-98e2-c55fbfa9405b|publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com|accessdate=19 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140520020258/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Browns-add-seven-to-roster-/1292e4c8-7a0f-4b14-98e2-c55fbfa9405b|archive-date=20 May 2014|dead-url=yes}}</ref>
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He was released by the team on August 25, 2014.<ref>[http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Browns-make-roster-moves/bc504c27-6da2-4700-9eb0-77990af1e3ae Browns make roster moves]</ref>
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==External links==
 
==External links==
 
*[http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/anthony-armstrong/379910c1-af28-4c0a-88ed-145e9a126a54/ Miami Dolphins bio]
 
*[http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/anthony-armstrong/379910c1-af28-4c0a-88ed-145e9a126a54/ Miami Dolphins bio]
 
*[http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/Anthony-Armstrong/12543fae-3985-426c-b8ae-e216316c0c4d Washington Redskins bio]
 
*[http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/Anthony-Armstrong/12543fae-3985-426c-b8ae-e216316c0c4d Washington Redskins bio]
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*{{Twitter}}
*{{twitter|MrArmstrong13|Anthony Armstrong}}
 
   
{{Dallas Cowboys roster navbox}}
 
 
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Anthony Armstrong
File:Anthony Armstrong.jpg
Armstrong at Redskins 2011 training camp.
No. 13, 87     
Wide receiver
Personal information
Date of birth: (1983-03-29) March 29, 1983 (age 40)
Place of birth: Greencastle, Indiana
Career information
College: West Texas A&M
Undrafted in 2005
No regular season or postseason appearances
Career history
* Odessa Roughnecks (2006)
Career highlights and awards
* First-team All-LSC (2003)
  • Second-team All-LSC (2004)
Receptions     54
Receiving yards     986
Receiving average     18.3
Receiving TDs     5
Receptions     95
Receiving yards     1,288
Receiving TDs     20
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Anthony A. Armstrong (born March 29, 1983) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Miami Dolphins in 2008. He played college football at West Texas A&M.

He was also a member of the Washington Redskins and Jacksonville Jaguars. Before joining the NFL, Armstrong was a member of the Dallas Desperados of the Arena Football League and the Odessa Roughnecks of the Intense Football League.

Early life

Armstrong was born on March 29, 1983 in Greencastle, Indiana. His mother, Gwen Armstrong, worked as an Administration Manager at IBM and his father, Thomas Armstrong, died when Anthony was 2 days short of 6 years old.[1] Anthony is a middle child of 4. He has a brother named Courtney Lee and two sisters, Catrina Scott and Ashley Armstrong . When Anthony was a teenager, he played high school football at Newman Smith High School. During his senior season, he had 11 receptions for 250 yards and three touchdowns[2] and was named to the All-Metrocrest second-team.[3] He also lettered twice as a member of the track and field team[2] and competed in the 100-meter dash.[3]

College career

Armstrong attended and played college football at West Texas A&M University, a Division II school in Canyon, Texas. As a freshman, he played in ten games and had 165 yards and one touchdown on 13 catches. The following season, he played in ten games and recorded 24 receptions for 256 yards.[2] As a junior, Armstrong started all 11 games and caught 54 passes for 740 yards and four touchdowns. He was named the LSC South Receiver of the Year and earned first-team All-LSC South honors.[2] In his final college season, Armstrong was named second-team All-LSC as a senior after leading the team with 54 catches for 607 yards and four touchdowns. He finished his four-year letterman career as West Texas A&M’s fourth leading receiver with 145 receptions for 1,768 yards and nine touchdowns.[2]

Armstrong graduated from West Texas A&M with a degree in Marketing.[2]

Arena and Indoor football career

Armstrong was signed by the Odessa Roughnecks of the Intense Football League in 2006. In 13 games for the Roughnecks, he had 55 receptions for 760 yards and 18 touchdowns[2] and returned seven kickoffs for 166 yards and a touchdown.[3] He was the team's second leading rusher and rushed four times for 39 yards and three touchdowns. Armstrong also had eight tackles, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery on defense.[3] His best game was against the Louisiana Swashbucklers on July 1, 2006, during which he registered 11 receptions for 157 yards and three touchdowns. The Roughnecks won the IFL championship during Armstrong's only season on the team.[4]

In 2007, Armstrong joined the Dallas Desperados of the Arena Football League as a practice squad member and was signed to active roster on March 25, 2007. He made his AFL debut against the Austin Wranglers on March 31, 2007 where he recovered an onside kick and returned it 40 yards for the game-winning touchdown.[3] Armstrong was placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a hamstring injury on May 2 and missed the remainder of the season, after recording ten catches for 126 yards and two touchdowns in four games.[2] He played the entire 2008 season with the Desperados and posted 85 catches for 1,148 yards and 18 touchdowns. He additionally returned seven kickoffs for 31 yards helping the team compile a 12-4 regular season record and a berth to the AFL playoffs.[4]

National Football League career

Miami Dolphins

After the Arena Football League season, Armstrong was signed with the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad as an unrestricted free agent on July 25, 2008.[2] He stayed on the practice squad the entire season and the 2009 preseason, but was waived August 29, 2009.

Washington Redskins

2009 season

Armstrong signed with the Washington Redskins on October 21, 2009 and spent the final 10 weeks on the Redskins’ practice squad.[2]

2010 season

Armstrong made his first regular season NFL career catch for 11 yards on September 12, 2010 in a 13-7 win over the Dallas Cowboys and soon emerged as one of the Redskins' primary deep threats. He recorded a career long 76-yard reception against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 15, 2010, finishing fourth among all receivers with 7 receptions of 40 yards or more for the 2010-2011 season. Among receivers with at least 20 receptions over the season, Armstrong finished third with 19.8 yards/catch.

2011 season

In Week 1 against the New York Giants, Armstrong made his first touchdown of the 2011 season.[5] He would not get another touchdown until Week 12 against the Seattle Seahawks, where he caught a 50-yard touchdown pass from Rex Grossman helping to end the Redskins' six-game losing streak.[6]

2012 season

The Redskins released Armstrong on August 31, 2012 for final roster cuts before the start of the 2012 season and he was picked up by the Dolphins.[7]

Second stint with Dolphins

On September 1, 2012, Armstrong was claimed off waivers by the Dolphins.[8] He was waived on October 30.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Armstrong was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 31, 2012. He was released by the team on November 12.

Dallas Cowboys

After working out with the Dallas Cowboys on November 21, 2012, the team signed Armstrong on November 26.[9] He was released on December 22.[10]

On January 7, 2013 Armstrong signed a one-year, $630,000 contract. He was released on March 27. On April 3, Armstrong re-signed with the Cowboys.[11] He was released by the team on August 31.

Cleveland Browns

He signed with the Cleveland Browns on May 19, 2014.[12] He was released by the team on August 25, 2014.[13]

References

  1. Maese, Rick (January 2, 2011). "After a long and uncertain journey, rookie wide receiver Anthony Armstrong is a bright spot for the Washington Redskins". The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/01/AR2011010102467.html. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 "Anthony Armstrong's Washington Redskins bio". Washington Redskins. http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/Anthony-Armstrong/12543fae-3985-426c-b8ae-e216316c0c4d. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Anthony Armstrong's Dallas Desperados bio". Dallas Desperados. Archived from the original on 2010-05-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20100507024755/http://www.dallasdesperados.com/dd_player_armstrong_anthony.cfm. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Former Roughnecks WR Anthony Armstrong Signs to Washington Redskins Practice Squad". Indoor Football League. Archived from the original on 24 November 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101124072005/http://goifl.com/news/index.html?article_id=2030. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
  5. "Giants Vs. Redskins Score Update: Anthony Armstrong Touchdown Ties Score At 14". dc.sbnation.com. http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-redskins/2011/9/11/2418960/giants-vs-redskins-score-update-halftime-anthony-armstrong. Retrieved 2011-09-11.
  6. Maese, Rick (November 28, 2011). "Anthony Armstrong takes advantage of rare opportunity with the Redskins". WashingtonPost.com. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sportsredskins/anthony-armstrong-takes-advantage-of-rare-opportunity-with-the-redskins/2011/11/27/gIQAXsHY3N_story.html. Retrieved 2011-11-27.
  7. Jones, Mike (August 31, 2012). "Redskins release WR Anthony Armstrong". WashingtonPost.com. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2012/08/31/redskins-release-wr-anthony-armstrong/. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
  8. Miami Dolphins claim receiver Anthony Armstrong, release Steve Slaton
  9. Boren, Cindy (November 26, 2012). "Anthony Armstrong signs with Dallas Cowboys". The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2012/11/26/anthony-armstrong-signs-with-dallas-cowboys/?wprss=rss_sports. Retrieved 2012-11-26.
  10. Burch, Jimmy (December 22, 2012). "Cowboys release WR Armstrong, sign OL Leary to active roster". Star-Telegram. http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.com/cowboys/2012/12/cowboys-release-wr-armstrong-sign-ol-leary-to-active-roster.html. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
  11. Wilkening, Mike (April 3, 2013). "Anthony Armstrong re-signing with Cowboys". NBCSports.com. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/anthony-armstrong-re-signing-with-cowboys/. Retrieved 2013-04-03.
  12. "Browns add seven to roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Browns-add-seven-to-roster-/1292e4c8-7a0f-4b14-98e2-c55fbfa9405b. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  13. Browns make roster moves

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