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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Team
Miami Dolphins
Birthdate
9/13/1997 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'4", 327 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 2; Pk (CHI)
Birthplace
Warren, OH, USA
Position
G
College
Iowa
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Pittsburgh Steelers
2022-2025
(3 seasons)
Chicago Bears
2018-2022
(4 seasons)
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.
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.
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.
Daniels suffered an Achilles tear in Sunday's loss to the Colts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. 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 Daniel's left against Indianapolis, will likely continue filling in at the position moving forward.
Daniels (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Colts, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports. 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.
Daniels (ankle) has exited Sunday's game against the Colts, James Boyd of The Athletic reports. 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.