Terron Armstead: I Wanted to Go Out on My Terms

Former Miami Dolphins captain and five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Terron Armstead dives into The Fish Tank with O.J. McDuffie and Seth Levit for an honest conversation about football, leadership, injuries, retirement, and his transition into the media world. Armstead opens up about launching The Set, the realities of building a podcast from scratch, and the challenges of moving from the locker room to the media side of the game. He also shares his perspective on Mike McDaniel’s leadership style, the Dolphins' explosive 2023 season, and why injuries—not schemes—ultimately derailed a team that once looked like a Super Bowl contender. Most powerfully, Armstead reveals the physical toll of a 12-year NFL career, including learning before the 2024 season that his knee would eventually need to be replaced. Rather than walk away, he made a decision to finish on his own terms, relying on experience, preparation, and mental toughness to battle through one final season.