James Daniels MIA (12) Thu 7/31/25 11:26 AM
James Daniels
MIA (12)
Daniels (Achilles) has been participating in training camp, Claude Smalls of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
After suffering a torn Achilles tendon last September, Daniels was a limited participant in last month's. mandatory minicamp, but the guard has subsequently been cleared to work in training camp. The 27-year-old signed a three-year, $24 million deal with Miami in March and started all four games he appeared in with Pittsburgh last season.
James Daniels MIA (12) Tue 6/17/25 12:03 PM
James Daniels
MIA (12)
Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Daniels (Achilles), who was a limited participant in mandatory minicamp and has not yet been cleared for training camp, is "very capable" of contributing at either left or right guard, Kaitlyn Pohly of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
McDaniel said "when you have a rookie in the mix, you have to settle that first," referring to 2025 second-rounder Jonah Savaiinaea, who played all along the Sun Devils' O-line but appears to be settling into a guard role with the Dolphins. Daniels, meanwhile, is rehabbing from a torn Achilles suffered Week 4 of 2024 and said he expects to be ready for the start of the regular season, but he's only been cleared to handle individual drills so far.
James Daniels MIA (12) Tue 6/10/25 9:33 PM
James Daniels
MIA (12)
Daniels (Achilles0 was a limited participant in Miami's minicamp session Tuesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Daniels is now one step closer to making his return from a torn Achilles suffered in September of last year. He only managed to participate in individual work during Tuesday's session but is expected to be fully healthy in time for the start of the regular season.
James Daniels MIA (12) Wed 3/26/25 4:37 PM
James Daniels
MIA (12)
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
James Daniels MIA (12) Mon 3/10/25 9:38 PM
James Daniels
MIA (12)
The Dolphins are slated to sign Daniels (Achilles) to a three-year, $24 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
James Daniels MIA (12) Tue 10/1/24 6:00 PM
James Daniels
MIA (12)
The Steelers placed Daniels on injured reserve Tuesday due to an Achilles tear, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
James Daniels MIA (12) Mon 9/30/24 11:17 AM
James Daniels
MIA (12)
Daniels suffered an Achilles tear in Sunday's loss to the Colts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Daniels will now miss the remainder of the 2024 campaign to recover from the injury, and the Steelers will be without their starter at right guard since the 2022 season. Spencer Anderson, who filled in after Daniels' exit Sunday, will likely continue filling in at the position moving forward.
James Daniels MIA (12) Sun 9/29/24 2:51 PM
James Daniels
MIA (12)
Daniels (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Colts, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Daniels exited early in the first quarter and was originally considered questionable to return. Spencer Anderson will now finish out the game at right guard.
James Daniels MIA (12) Sun 9/29/24 1:32 PM
James Daniels
MIA (12)
Daniels (ankle) has exited Sunday's game against the Colts, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Daniels' exit leaves the Steelers down their starter at right guard. While he's out of action, Spencer Anderson is filling in at the position.
James Daniels MIA (12) Wed 10/18/23 10:27 PM
James Daniels
MIA (12)
Daniels (groin) was a full participant at the Steelers' practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official website reports.
EDGE Analysis
Daniels missed the last two games while nursing a groin injury, but his full practice seems to suggest he'll be ready to go following the team's bye week. He'll return to his starting role at right guard against the Rams on Sunday.