Arik Armstead

Armstead attended Pleasant Grove High School in Elk Grove, California.{{Cite web |last=Biggins |first=Greg |date=August 31, 2011 |title=Arik Armstead determined to stay on DL |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/6910344/arik-armstead-usc-commit-determined-stay-dl |access-date=January 30, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |last=Producer |first=Richard Ramos Web |last2=born |first2=CBS Sacramento Richard Ramos is a web producer for CBS Sacramento who was |last3=Ramos |first3=raised in Sacramento He graduated with a BA in Journalism from CSUS Read Full Bio Richard |date=2025-03-03 |title=Sacramento State announces new partnership with Arik Armstead's Academic Project - CBS Sacramento |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/sacramento-state-new-partnershi-arik-armstead-academic-project/ |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Al |first=Digit |date=2024-02-08 |title=Arik Armstead receives praise from former Pleasant Grove coach |url=https://sactownsports.com/38459/49ers-arik-armstead-receives-high-praise-from-former-pleasant-grove-coach/ |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=Sactown Sports |language=en}} During his high school football career, he had 126 tackles and 7.5 sacks. Armstead was a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and sixth best defensive end in his class.{{Cite web |title=Arik Armstead, 2012 Strongside Defensive End, Oregon |url=https://rivals.com/content/athletes/arik-armstead-20530?view=pv |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=Rivals.com}} He originally committed to the University of Southern California to play college football, but switched to the University of Oregon.{{Cite web |last=Fentress |first=Aaron |date=February 1, 2012 |title=Oregon Ducks blue chip recruit Arik Armstead to bring rare two-sport prowess to Eugene (video) |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2012/01/oregon_ducks_recruit_arik_arms.html |access-date=January 30, 2024 |website=OregonLive}}{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Dave |date=January 30, 2012 |title=Oregon Lands 5-Star Recruit |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/arik-armstead-oregon-football-recruit-lineman_n_1240573 |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=HuffPost}} He also played basketball in high school.

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Armstead played in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2012, making one start. He finished the 2012 season with 26 tackles and a half-sack. During the spring he joined the Ducks basketball team, where he redshirted his first year. Armstead played in 13 games as a sophomore in 2013, recording 15 tackles and one sack. During the spring he re-joined the basketball team. He played in one game, before quitting to focus on football.{{Cite web |last=Greif |first=Andrew |date=January 30, 2014 |title=Oregon basketball: Denied a larger role, Arik Armstead chose to focus on football |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2014/01/oregon_basketball_denied_a_lar.html |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=OregonLive.com}}{{Cite web |last=Greif |first=Andrew |date=January 29, 2014 |title=Oregon basketball: Arik Armstead leaves Ducks basketball team to focus on football |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2014/01/oregon_basketball_arik_armstea.html |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=OregonLive.com}}{{Cite web |last=Fentress |first=Aaron |date=August 15, 2014 |title=Oregon Ducks defensive end Arik Armstead bigger, stronger, more focused |url=http://www.csnnw.com/ducks/oregon-ducks-defensive-end-arik-armstead-bigger-stronger-more-focused |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214110625/http://www.csnnw.com/ducks/oregon-ducks-defensive-end-arik-armstead-bigger-stronger-more-focused |archive-date=December 14, 2014 |website=CSNNW.com}} Armstead returned to the football team his junior season in 2014.{{Cite web |last=Greif |first=Andrew |date=October 10, 2014 |title=Arik Armstead dreams big: Inside the Oregon Ducks lineman's attempt to fulfill big expectations |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2014/10/arik_armstead_dreams_big_insid.html |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=OregonLive.com}}{{Cite web |last=Kensing |first=Kyle |date=June 30, 2014 |title=Oregon Football: Why Arik Armstead Will Be Ducks' X-Factor in 2014 |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2114388-oregon-football-why-arik-armstead-will-be-ducks-x-factor-in-2014 |access-date=February 19, 2024 |work=Bleacher Report}}{{Cite web |last=Branch |first=Eric |date=April 30, 2015 |title=49ers draft Oregon defensive lineman Arik Armstead |url=https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-draft-Oregon-defensive-lineman-Arik-Armstead-6235209.php |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=SFGATE}} Following the 2014 season, he declared for the NFL Draft.{{Cite web |date=January 14, 2015|agency=Associated Press |title=Oregon DE Arik Armstead declares for NFL draft |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2015/01/14/oregon-de-arik-armstead-declares-for-nfl-draft/21752519/ |access-date=February 19, 2024 |work=USA TODAY}}

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The San Francisco 49ers selected Armstead in the first round (17th overall) in the 2015 NFL draft.{{cite web|title=San Francisco 49ers Draft Oregon DT Arik Armstead|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/San-Francisco-49ers-Draft-Oregon-DT-Arik-Armstead/dcd33b22-4e92-48dc-b0eb-e9fbd86ccbe3|author=Emerick, Tyler|website=49ers.com|date=April 30, 2015|access-date=July 3, 2017}} He was the fourth defensive end selected in 2015.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Armstead was unable to attend training camp and organized team activities until Oregon's school year had concluded due to the NFL's policy that prohibits rookies joining teams until their year is officially completed. Upon arrival, he was competing for the job as the starting defensive end against Quinton Dial, Darnell Dockett, Glenn Dorsey, and Tank Carradine after it was left vacant due to the retirement of Justin Smith.{{cite web| title=49ers: Defensive Position-by-Position Breakdown and Depth-Chart Analysis| url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/2517434-49ers-defensive-position-by-position-breakdown-and-depth-chart-analysis.amp.html| access-date=February 24, 2018| website=bleacherreport.com| author=Cohn, Grant| date=July 7, 2015}}{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Head coach Jim Tomsula named him the fifth defensive end on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Quinton Dial, Glenn Dorsey, Tank Carradine, and Tony Jerod-Eddie.{{cite web| title=San Francisco 49ers Release Depth Chart for Week 1| url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-1/San-Francisco-49ers-Release-Depth-Chart-for-Week-1-vs-Minnesota-Vikings/9193933f-d704-4556-bb69-8afa51e1800e| access-date=February 24, 2018| website=49ers.com| date=September 9, 2015}}

Armstead made his NFL debut in the season-opening 20–3 victory against the Minnesota Vikings. During the game, Armstead recorded one tackle for loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791600 |title=Carlos Hyde punishes Vikings on ground as 49ers cruise |date=September 14, 2015|agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020}}

In Week 3 of the season, Armstead recorded three combined tackles and made his first NFL sack on quarterback Carson Palmer for a four-yard loss during a 47–7 road loss to the Arizona Cardinals.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791597 |title=Kaepernick throws 4 picks, Cardinals rout 49ers 47-7 |date=September 27, 2015|agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020}}

In Week 11, he collected a season-high six combined tackles in a 29–13 loss at the Seattle Seahawks.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791713 |title=Rawls runs for 209 yards as Seahawks beat 49ers 29-13 |date=November 22, 2015|agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020}}

In Week 17, Armstead earned his first NFL start and made a solo tackle during a 19–16 overtime victory over the St. Louis Rams.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791691 |title=Dawson kicks 23-yard winning field goal, 49ers beat Rams |date=January 3, 2016|agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020}}

Armstead finished his rookie year with 19 combined tackles (14 solo) and two sacks in 16 games played with one game started.{{cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArmsAr01/gamelog/2015/ |title=Arik Armstead 2015 Game Log |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=April 1, 2020}}

The 49ers hired Chip Kelly as their new head coach, who was also Armstead's head coach at Oregon.{{cite web| title=Full list of Chip Kelly's 49ers coaching staff| url=https://www.ninersnation.com/platform/amp/2016/1/22/10816746/chip-kelly-coaching-staff-49ers-full-list| access-date=February 24, 2018| website=ninersnation.com| date=January 27, 2016}} Armstead competed to be the starting defensive end after Glenn Dorsey was moved to nose tackle. Armstead competed against DeForest Buckner and Quinton Dial. Kelly named Armstead and Dial the starting defensive ends for Week 1.{{cite web| title=49ers release first regular season depth chart of 2016| url=https://www.49erswebzone.com/news/amp-97418/| access-date=February 24, 2018| website=49erswebzone.com| date=September 6, 2016}}

In the season-opener against the Los Angeles Rams, Armstead recorded his first sack of the season on Case Keenum during the 28–0 shutout win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400874532 |title=49ers open Chip Kelly era with 28-0 victory over Rams |date=September 12, 2016|agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020}}

In week 6 against the Buffalo Bills, Armstead recorded a strip sack on Tyrod Taylor which was recovered by former college teammate DeForest Buckner during the 45–16 loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400874698 |title=McCoy scores 3 TDs in Bills 45-16 win over 49ers |date=October 16, 2016|agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020}}

On November 8, 2016, the 49ers placed Armstead on injured reserve with a left shoulder injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Place-Arik-Armstead-on-Injured-Reserve-Claim-DT-Chris-Jones/8fa8cec4-9050-4b03-aed0-fef17bd5189a|title=49ers Place Arik Armstead on Injured Reserve, Claim DT Chris Jones|website=49ers.com|date=November 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220202207/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Place-Arik-Armstead-on-Injured-Reserve-Claim-DT-Chris-Jones/8fa8cec4-9050-4b03-aed0-fef17bd5189a|archive-date=December 20, 2016}} A week later, he had surgery to repair the injured shoulder.{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Source-Armstead-will-be-ready-for-49ers-10616120.php|title=49ers: Source says Arik Armstead will be ready for offseason|website=sfgate.com|date=November 15, 2016}}

Armstead finished his second season with 15 combined tackles (nine solo), a forced fumble, and 2.5 sacks in eight games and four starts.{{cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArmsAr01/gamelog/2016/ |title=Arik Armstead 2016 Game Log |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=April 1, 2020}}

During Week 2 against the Seahawks, Armstead recorded his first and only full sack of the season on Russell Wilson during the 12–9 road loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400951676 |title=Wilson's escape act helps Seahawks top 49ers 12-9 |date=September 17, 2017 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020}}

On October 17, 2017, Armstead was placed on injured reserve after suffering a broken hand in Week 6.{{cite web|title=49ers Announce a Pair of Roster Moves|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-a-Pair-of-Roster-Moves/4d4713bd-01b7-4e48-971c-c3734005ed9a?sf122884096=1|website=49ers.com|date=October 17, 2017|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171226031556/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-a-Pair-of-Roster-Moves/4d4713bd-01b7-4e48-971c-c3734005ed9a?sf122884096=1|archive-date = December 26, 2017}} He finished his third season with 16 combined tackles (eight solo), 1.5 sacks, and a pass deflection in six games.{{cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArmsAr01/gamelog/2017/ |title=Arik Armstead 2017 Game Log |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=April 1, 2020}}

On April 30, 2018, the 49ers picked up the fifth-year option on Armstead's contract.{{cite web|title=Arik Armstead gets 2019 option picked up|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/04/30/arik-armstead-gets-2019-option-picked-up/|author=Alper, Josh|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=April 30, 2018}} During Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs, he recorded his first sack of the season on Patrick Mahomes during the 38–27 road loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401030795 |title=Mahomes throws 3 TD passes as Chiefs beat 49ers, 38-27 |date=September 23, 2018 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020}}

In Week 7 against the Rams, Armstead recorded a season high five tackles and sacked Jared Goff once during the 39–10 loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401030838 |title=Gurley's 3 TDs lead Rams to 39-10 win vs 49ers and 7-0 start |date=October 21, 2018 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020}}

In the next game against the Cardinals, Armstead sacked rookie quarterback Josh Rosen once during the 18–15 road loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401030772 |title=Rookie Rosen rallies Cardinals past 49ers 18-15 |date=October 28, 2018 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020}}

Armstead finished the season with 48 tackles (33 solo) and three sacks in 16 games and starts.{{cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArmsAr01/gamelog/2018/ |title=Arik Armstead 2018 Game Log |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=April 1, 2020}}

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During the season-opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Armstead recorded his first sack of the season on Jameis Winston during the 31–17 road victory.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128010 |title=Sherman, 49ers upend Winston, Buccaneers 31-7 |agency=Associated Press|date=September 8, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020}} Two weeks later against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he forced a fumble on James Conner which was recovered by DeForest Buckner late in the fourth quarter to help seal a 24–20 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127998 |title=Sloppy 49ers beat Steelers 24-20 on late Garoppolo TD pass |date=September 22, 2019 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020}} During Week 6 against the Rams, Armstead recorded a season high 6 tackles, half a sack on Jared Goff, and recovered a fumble lost by Goff during the 20–7 road victory.{{Cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128128 |title=49ers remain unbeaten with 20-7 win over slumping Rams |date=October 13, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020 |agency=Associated Press}} In the next game against the Washington Redskins, he sacked Case Keenum once during the 9–0 road victory. With that sack, Armstead set a new single season career high of 3.5 sacks.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127977 |title=49ers beat Redskins in ugly 9-0 game to improve to 6-0 |date=October 20, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020}}

The following week against the Carolina Panthers, Armstead sacked Kyle Allen twice during the 51–13 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128050 |title=Coleman's 4 TDs lead 49ers past Panthers 51-13 |date=October 27, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020}} Two weeks later against the Seahawks on Monday Night Football, he sacked Russell Wilson 1.5 times during the 27–24 overtime loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127992 |title=Seahawks knock 49ers from unbeaten ranks with 27-24 OT win |date=November 11, 2019 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020}} During Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football, Armstead sacked Aaron Rodgers twice during the 37–8 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128004 |title=49ers start 3-game gauntlet with 37-8 win over Packers |date=November 24, 2019 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |access-date=April 1, 2020}}

The 2019 season was a breakout season for Armstead. He recorded 54 tackles (32 solo), a team-leading 10 sacks, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery in 16 games and starts. He also ranked second on the 49ers regarding tackles for loss.{{Cite web |title=Arik Armstead 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArmsAr01/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=April 1, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}}

Armstead made his playoff debut in the National Football Conference (NFC) Divisional Round of the playoffs against the Vikings. During the game, Armstead sacked Kirk Cousins once in the 27–10 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131040 |title=49ers win 1st playoff game in 6 years, 27-10 over Vikings |date=January 11, 2020 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020}} In the NFC Championship Game against the Packers, he sacked Aaron Rodgers once during the 37–20 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131045 |title=Mostert lifts 49ers to Super Bowl with 37-20 win vs Packers |date=January 19, 2020|agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN.com |access-date=January 19, 2020}} In Super Bowl LIV against the Chiefs, Armstead recorded three tackles during the 31–20 loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131047 |title=Mahomes leads Chiefs' rally past 49ers in Super Bowl, 31-20 |date=February 2, 2020|agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 1, 2020}}

On March 16, 2020, Armstead signed a five-year, $85 million contract extension with the 49ers with $48.5 million guaranteed.{{cite news |title=49ers Sign DL Arik Armstead to Five-year Extension |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-arik-armstead-to-five-year-extension |website=49ers.com |date=March 16, 2020 |access-date=March 16, 2020}}{{cite web|title=Arik Armstead, 49ers agree to 5-year mega contract|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/arik-armstead-49ers-agree-to-5-year-mega-contract-0ap3000001106413|author=Patra, Kevin|website=NFL.com|date=March 16, 2020}} During Week 2 against the New York Jets, he recorded his first sack of the season on Sam Darnold during the 31–13 road victory.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at New York Jets - September 20th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009200nyj.htm |access-date=September 22, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 16, 2020,{{cite news |title=49ers Place DL Arik Armstead on Reserve/COVID-19 List |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-place-dl-arik-armstead-on-reserve-covid-19-list |website=49ers.com |date=November 16, 2020 |access-date=December 23, 2020}} and activated on November 25.{{cite news |author=Madson, Kyle |title=49ers remove 2 players from COVID-19 list ahead of Week 12 game vs. Rams |url=https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/25/49ers-remove-2-players-from-covid-19-list-ahead-of-week-12-game-vs-rams/ |website=USAToday.com |date=November 25, 2020 |access-date=December 23, 2020}} In the 2020 season, he started in all 16 games. He finished with 3.5 sacks, 49 total tackles, and three passes defended.{{Cite web |title=Arik Armstead 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArmsAr01/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On December 7, 2021, Armstead was nominated by the 49ers for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.{{Cite news |date=December 7, 2021 |title=Arik Armstead Named 49ers Nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/arik-armstead-named-49ers-nominee-for-walter-payton-nfl-man-of-the-year |access-date=February 18, 2024 |work=49ers.com}} During Week 18, in the 49ers final game of the regular season, Armstead recorded 2.5 sacks in a 27–24 overtime victory against the Rams.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams - January 9th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202201090ram.htm |access-date=December 6, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference}} The victory clinched the 49ers' spot in the playoffs that year. In the 2021 season, Armstead started in all 17 games.{{Cite web |title=Arik Armstead 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArmsAr01/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He had six sacks and 63 total tackles. Two weeks later, in the NFC Divisional Round, Armstead sacked Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers twice in a 13-10 victory that sent the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game.{{cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArmsAr01/gamelog/2021/ |title=Arik Armstead 2021 Game Log |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=December 6, 2022}}

On November 10, 2022, Armstead revealed that he was rehabbing a hairline fracture in his left ankle.{{Cite web |last=Branch |first=Eric |date=November 9, 2022 |title=49ers' Arik Armstead has hairline fracture; Mike McGlinchey jokes about '18 draft |url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers/article/49ers-Armstead-has-hairline-fracture-17572821.php |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=San Francisco Chronicle |language=en}} He appeared in and started nine games. He recorded two sacks in the 49ers' three postseason games.{{Cite web |title=Arik Armstead 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArmsAr01/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In the 2023 season, Armstead appeared in and started 12 games. He finished with five sacks and 27 total tackles.{{Cite web |title=Arik Armstead 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArmsAr01/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}}

In Super Bowl LVIII, Armstead recorded one sack and six total tackles in the 25–22 overtime loss to the Chiefs.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVIII - San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 11th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202402110kan.htm |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Two days after losing the Super Bowl, it was revealed that Armstead was playing through a knee injury during the playoffs, which later turned out to be a torn meniscus. Armstead told reporters that he suffered the injury on December 3, 2023, after a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Armstead required surgery on the meniscus, which caused him to miss most off-season activities.{{Cite web |last=Edholm |first=Eric |date=February 13, 2024 |title=Arik Armstead says he played through postseason with torn meniscus, will undergo surgery|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/niners-dl-arik-armstead-says-he-played-through-postseason-with-torn-meniscus-will-undergo-surgery |access-date=February 13, 2024 |website=NFL.com}}

On March 13, 2024, Armstead was released by the 49ers.{{cite web|title=49ers Release Arik Armstead, Re-Sign Quarterback and Other Moves|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/free-agency-arik-armstead-colton-mckivitz-george-odum-brandon-allen-quarterback-dl|website=49ers.com|date=March 13, 2024|access-date=March 13, 2024}}

On March 15, 2024, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Armstead to a three-year, $51 million contract.{{Cite web |last=Oehser |first=John |date=15 March 2024 |title=Defensive Lineman Arik Armstead Signs Deal with Jaguars |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/defensive-lineman-arik-armstead-signs-deal-with-jaguars-2024 |access-date=15 March 2024 |website=Jaguars.com |publisher=Jacksonville Jaguars}}

Armstead is a Christian.{{Cite web |last=Mercer |first=Kevin |date=February 2, 2024 |title=49ers DE Arik Armstead seeks to 'bless others and glorify Him' ahead of Super Bowl LVIII |url=https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/football/2024/02/02/49ers-arik-armstead-bless-others-glorify-him-super-bowl/ |access-date=February 3, 2024 |website=Sports Spectrum}} Armstead and his wife, Melinda, have two daughters.{{Cite web |last=Dye |first=Natasha |date=June 29, 2023 |title=49ers' Arik Armstead Says He and His Teammates Bond Over Their 'Softer Side' as Fathers (Exclusive) |url=https://people.com/49ers-arik-armstead-on-embracing-his-softer-side-exclusive-7555232 |access-date=February 3, 2024 |website=People}}

Armstead's brother, Armond Armstead, played college football at USC and in the Canadian Football League.{{Cite web |last=Howe |first=Jeff |date=August 17, 2014 |title=Patriots Notebook: Armond’s lost career fuel for Arik Armstead |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2014/08/17/patriots-notebook-armonds-lost-career-fuel-for-arik-armstead/ |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=Boston Herald |language=en-US}}

Armstead played in Chess.com's BlitzChamps, a rapid tournament for NFL players.{{Cite web |last=Team (CHESScom) |first=Chess com |title=Announcing BlitzChamps With NFL Stars Fitzgerald, Thibodeaux, Parsons, And More! |url=https://www.chess.com/news/view/chesscom-announces-blitzchamps |access-date=July 5, 2022 |website=Chess.com |language=en-US}} He finished last in his group behind Larry Fitzgerald and Will Davis, and for personal reasons, he was not able to play the consolation game. As a result, the players split the $22,500 consolation prize fund equally amongst their charities.{{Cite web |last=Rodgers (JackRodgers) |first=Jack |title=Amari Cooper Triumphs 2022 BlitzChamps Group Stage |url=https://www.chess.com/news/view/2022-blitzchamps-group-stage |access-date=August 8, 2022 |website=Chess.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Rodgers (JackRodgers) |first=Jack |title=Chidobe Awuzie Takes Revenge On Amari Cooper, Wins BlitzChamps 2022 |url=https://www.chess.com/news/view/2022-blitzchamps-awuzie-wins |access-date=August 8, 2022 |website=Chess.com |language=en-US}}

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