James Daniels Expects To Be Fully Healthy By Training Camp
Miami Dolphins offensive guard James Daniels (Achilles), who tore his Achilles in Week 4 while playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers last year, said he expects to be fully healthy for training camp this summer. "I'm going to be fully healthy when the season starts," Daniels said. Although it was early in the year, the 27-year-old former second-round pick of the Chicago Bears in 2018 out of Iowa was in the midst of a career season before suffering his season-ending injury. Daniels looked great at right guard the last three years in Pittsburgh, but he also has experience on the left side and at center. Where Daniels plays in his first year in Miami in 2025 will likely depend on whether Terron Armstead decides to retire. Miami added Daniels on a three-year, $24 million deal earlier this month, and they hope he can shore up a rushing offense that finished 21st in 2024.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard James Daniels (Achilles) suffered an Achilles tear in the team's 27-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. It's a massive blow to the Steelers' offensive unit, as Daniels was Pittsburgh's highest-rated offensive lineman per PFF and the top-ranked guard in the league out of 70 qualifiers. Guard Isaac Seumalo (pectoral) has yet to appear in action this season, meaning the team could be without its top two players at the position in Week 5 when the team hosts the visiting Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. The Steelers will now turn to backup right-guard Mason McCormick for the remainder of the season. This is the second offensive lineman that Pittsburgh has lost for the season after tackle Troy Fautanu (knee) went down in Week 3. With Spencer Anderson the only other guard on the roster without a designation, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Steelers seek help elsewhere.
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