Armstead (hand) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran defensive tackle officially has been cleared to return Sunday from a one-game absence due to a hand injury. Armstead's return means Maason Smith will revert to a rotational role on the Jaguars' defensive line.

Armstead (hand) is questionable to play against the Colts on Sunday, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

EDGE Analysis

Armstead was unable to play against the Titans in Week 13 due to a hand injury. The injury limited Armstead's practice participation all week, and his status for Sunday's game may not be officially known until approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Jaguars announce their list of inactive players. Maason Smith would likely start alongside DaVon Hamilton at defensive tackle if Armstead is not cleared to play.

Armstead (hand) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Armstead didn't play Sunday versus Tennessee due to a hand injury, though he didn't get an official injury designation for the contest until Saturday. The veteran defensive tackle sported a heavily wrapped hand during practice Wednesday, per Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville, but he was able to log a limited session. That's a positive sign for his likelihood of suiting up against Indianapolis this Sunday, though Armstead may enter the weekend with an injury designation if he isn't able to log at least one full practice session over the next two days.

Armstead (hand) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Armstead was added to Saturday's injury report due to a hand injury, which is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's AFC South tilt. His absence means Austin Johnson, Maason Smith and Matt Dickerson are all candidates for increased snaps at defensive tackle alongside starter DaVon Hamilton. Armstead will look to progress enough in his recovery to return for Week 14 against the Colts on Sunday, Dec. 7.

Armstead was added to the injury report Saturday and is considered questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Titans, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

EDGE Analysis

Armstead has had a healthy season and typically played around 70 percent of defensive snaps. He's been a key part of the Jaguars' pass rush, logging 5.5 sacks in 11 games. Armstead's potential absence would be a key loss for Jacksonville's defense.

Armstead recorded two tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Jaguars' win over the 49ers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Armstead has at least 0.5 sacks in three straight games, and his sack of Brock Purdy late in the fourth quarter forced a fumble that teammate Foyesade Oluokun recovered to seal the five-point win for the Jaguars. On the season, Armstead has six tackles (three solo), including 2.5 sacks, on 70 percent of the defensive snaps.

Armstead (back) isn't on Jacksonville's injury report Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Armstead appears to be past the back issue that kept him from taking part in any preseason contests. The veteran defensive lineman played in all 17 regular-season games with Jacksonville last year and is slated for a prominent role again in 2025.

Armstead (back) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Saints.

EDGE Analysis

Armstead isn't expected to play in the preseason while he works through a back injury, which is severe enough for him to be in jeopardy of missing the Jaguars' regular-season opener against the Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 7. With Armstead and Maason Smith both not playing, Austin Johnson, Jordan Jefferson and Tyler Lacy are the top candidates to get snaps at defensive tackle with the first-team defensive next to DaVon Hamilton.

Armstead's back injury could be considered more serious as there's questions whether the veteran will be ready for Week 1, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

EDGE Analysis

Armstead was originally considered to be taking a "veteran start" to training camp as he missed practice Friday, but it appears the veteran's back injury continues to linger. Though the 31-year-old is still considered day-to-day, the Jaguars' head coach, Liam Coen, was unsure if Armstead will be ready for Week 1. Coen isn't concerned about the veteran defensive tackle's extended absence, saying, "He's a veteran who, ultimately, he'll probably know how to get himself ready to go."

Armstead missed practice with back soreness Friday and is considered day-to-day, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

EDGE Analysis

It doesn't sound like Armstead is tending to anything too serious, and it would make sense if Jacksonville just wanted to give the veteran some extra rest. Until he's back up to full speed, 2024 fourth-rounder Jordan Jefferson could get some time with the starters on the interior of the defensive line.