Professional Career
Armstead was a five time Pro Bowler, elected between 1997 and 2001. Armstead had 752 career tackles with forty sacks and 12 interceptions for 175 yards.
Following a nine-year career with the Giants, he was signed to a three-year, $4.5 million deal by the Washington Redskins, where he played for two additional seasons.
He signed with the Carolina Panthers for the 2004 season, but he retired that year following a pre-season injury.
On June 13, 2007, Armstead signed a one day contract with the New York Giants to officially retire a New York Giant.
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