Miami Dolphins Claim Receiver Anthony Armstrong off Waivers

September 1, 2012   ·   Ciaran Gowan   ·   Jump to comments

After rumors of a possible trade for a wide receiver, the Miami Dolphins have found their man off the waiver wire, acquiring Anthony Armstrong from the Washington Redskins (via Sun Sentinel).
The move will save the Dolphins from having to give up a late pick for Armstrong, and it allows them to keep their ammunition if they feel the need to bring in an additional wide receiver as well.
With the Redskins, Armstrong managed only seven receptions last season, but had 44 catches and 871 yards back in 2010.
In 2008, Armstrong was actually a member of the Dolphins practice squad, but was waived just weeks before the 2009 season.
In a very weak group of Dolphins receivers, Armstrong should play a relatively big role, but that's not to say he'll come in and completely save the receiving situation.
Armstrong has a chance to start out wide alongside Brian Hartline, ahead of Legedu Naanee and with Davone Bess playing in the slot.
At the very least, Armstrong is an up...

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