IR
Injury Achilles
Est. Return 2/10/2025
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Daniels appeared in 15 of 17 games for the Steelers in 2023 and will serve as the team's starting right guard in 2024. Read Past Outlooks
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.
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.
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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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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2021
Daniels is the Steelers' starting right guard.
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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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Leaves with injury
Daniels (ankle) has exited Sunday's game against the Colts, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
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Set for return
Daniels (groin) was a full participant at the Steelers' practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official website reports.
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Out again
Daniels (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Baltimore, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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