Questionable
Injury Achilles
Est. Return 8/1/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Daniels has solidified himself as a plus starter at guard throughout his seven seasons in the NFL, with his time in the league having been split between Chicago and Pittsburgh. An Achilles tear shortened his 2024 campaign, but the Dolphins will hope he's able to be ready for Week 1 and perform at something resembling his usual reliable level of play. If Daniels can beat the odds and show out as a plus starter immediately, despite his recovery from a serious injury, Miami's O-line will have a chance to notably surpass expectations. Read Past Outlooks
Limited participant at minicamp
Daniels (Achilles) was a limited participant in Miami's minicamp session Tuesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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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.
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.
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Measurables Review
How do James Daniels' measurables compare to other guard?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
327 lbsVertical Jump
30.5 inBench Press
21 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
33.75 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Daniels appeared in 15 of 17 games for the Steelers in 2023 and will serve as the team's starting right guard in 2024.
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Expects to be ready for Week 1
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.
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Signs with Miami
The Dolphins are slated to sign Daniels (Achilles) to a three-year, $24 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Placed on IR
The Steelers placed Daniels on injured reserve Tuesday due to an Achilles tear, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
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Suffers season-ending injury
Daniels suffered an Achilles tear in Sunday's loss to the Colts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Will not return
Daniels (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Colts, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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