Dolphins' James Daniels: Expects to be ready for Week 1
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Daniels (Achilles) said Wednesday that he expects to be fully healthy for Week 1 of the 2025 regular season, C. Isaiah Smalls of the Miami Herald reports.
Daniels missed all but the first four games of the 2024 campaign due to an Achilles tear, though he did start in all four of his appearances as the Steelers' top right guard. If he's indeed able to return to full health without any setbacks this offseason, Daniels' presence projects as a notable boost for Miami's needy offensive line. He's capable of starting at either guard position as well as potentially at center.
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Dolphins' James Daniels: Signs with Miami
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The Dolphins are slated to sign Daniels (Achilles) to a three-year, $24 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Daniels started the first four games of last season at right guard for the Steelers, but he suffered a torn Achilles in Week 4 and missed the remainder of the campaign. Daniels played right guard in his three seasons with Pittsburgh, but he also has experience at left guard and center. The offensive line as a whole is a major need area for the Dolphins. In addition to Daniels, the Dolphins also agreed to terms with Larry Borom on Monday.
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Steelers' James Daniels: Placed on IR
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The Steelers placed Daniels on injured reserve Tuesday due to an Achilles tear, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Daniels tore his ACL during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts. The 2018 second-round pick will shift his attention toward rehab and recovery ahead of the 2025 season. Spencer Anderson is the next man up at right guard for the Steelers.
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Steelers' James Daniels: Out again
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Daniels (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Baltimore, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
The 26-year-old will miss his second consecutive game after suffering a groin injury during the Steelers' Week 2 win over the Raiders. Nate Herbig is expected to continue starting at right guard in Daniels' stead.
