James Daniels - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Likely done for season Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Daniels (pectoral) is not expected to play again this season, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Impact Signed to a three-year deal during the offseason, Daniels played a total of three offensive snaps in Week 1 and has been sidelined ever since. Cole Strange will continue to work at right guard for Miami.

DECEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Another disappointing loss amid a frustrating season leads to changes for Dolphins. More could come

Miami fans booed their team off the field again after Thursday's disappointing loss to the Baltimore Ravens dropped the Dolphins to 2-7 on the season

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Tua Tagovailoa's comments calling out teammates ignite a firestorm the Dolphins can ill afford

Instead of focusing primarily on what has gone wrong amid a 1-5 start to the season, the Miami Dolphins are answering questions again about their team culture following Tua Tagovai...

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Not close to return Head coach Mike McDaniel relayed Monday that Daniels still needs "several weeks" to return from a pectoral injury, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Daniels was placed on injured reserve following the Dolphins' Week 1 loss to the Colts due to a pectoral injury. He has been sidelined for the four games required when placed on IR, but the 2018 second-rounder has a long way to go before being cleared to return. Cole Strange has started at right guard in each of Miami's last two games and should continue to do so for as long as Daniels is out of action.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tua Tagovailoa's perfect record against the Patriots on the line as Dolphins host New England

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SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Dolphins Make Move with Daniels The Miami Dolphins will be without the services of starting right guard James Daniels for at least the next month. The team placed the free...

SEPTEMBER 10 • SI.COM

Placed on injured reserve The Dolphins placed Daniels (pectoral) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Daniels suffered a pectoral injury during the Dolphins' Week 1 loss to the Colts on Sunday. The 2018 second-rounder will be required to miss at least the next four games, which makes Week 6 against the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 12 the earliest he is eligible to return. Kion Smith will likely take over as the Dolphins' starting right guard in Daniels' absence.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins sign G Cole Strange from Browns' practice squad The Miami Dolphins on Tuesday signed guard Cole Strange, a former first-round pick, to the active roster off the Cleveland Browns' practice...

SEPTEMBER 9 • THESTATE.COM

Dolphins place starting guard James Daniels on injured reserve

The Miami Dolphins have placed guard James Daniels on injured reserve after he suffered a pectoral injury in the first quarter of Sunday’s season opener against the Indianapolis Co...

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

James Daniels' injury leaves Dolphins taking a chance on rival's failed draft pick The Miami Dolphins placed James Daniels on injured reserve on Tuesday and will bring in a former New England Patriots player as a replacemen...

SEPTEMBER 9 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Dolphins sign offensive lineman Cole Strange to active roster The Miami Dolphins announced today they have signed offensive lineman Cole Strange to the active roster off Cleveland’s practice squad and p...

SEPTEMBER 9 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Miami Dolphins sign Cole Strange, ex-Patriots first round pick, to reinforce O-line The Miami Dolphins have reinforced their offensive line by acquiring former first round pick Cole Strange in the wake of James Daniels' inju...

SEPTEMBER 9 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

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SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

In line to miss time Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Monday that Daniels is expected to miss a couple of weeks due to a pectoral injury, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Daniels pectoral injury was feared to be season-ending, so McDaniel's comments Monday come as great news for Miami. The veteran offensive lineman signed a three-year, $24 million deal with the Dolphins in March after spending the last three years of his career in Pittsburgh. Kion Smith is likely to step in and start at right guard in Daniels' stead.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Jones shines as Colts snap 11-game opening-day winless streak, beating Dolphins 33-8

Daniel Jones ran for two touchdowns and threw for another, and the Indianapolis Colts snapped the NFL’s longest active opening-day winless streak at 11 with a 33-8 rout of the Miam...

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Daniels (pectoral) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Colts, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Daniels suffered a pectoral injury in the first quarter, which is severe enough for him to not return Sunday. Kion Smith will serve as the Dolphins' right guard for the rest of the game due to Daniels' injury.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with pec issue Sunday Daniels is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 1 game against Indianapolis due to a pectoral injury.

Impact Daniels departed in the first quarter and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. Kion Smith has entered the game at right guard in Daniels' stead.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with pec issue Sunday Daniels is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 1 game against Indianapolis due to a pectoral injury.

Impact Daniels departed in the first quarter and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. Kion Smith has entered the game at right guard in Daniels' stead.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play vs. Indy Daniels (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Daniels looked to be trending in the wrong direction after missing Friday's practice due to an ankle injury. However, the 2018 second-rounder has been cleared to play Sunday and will serve as the Dolphins' starting right guard while Kion Smith serves in a backup role.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play vs. Indy Daniels (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Could play in Week 1 Daniels (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Daniels downgraded from limited practice participation Thursday to a DNP on Friday, so it appears he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Miami's regular-season opener. If the veteran offensive lineman is unable to suit up Sunday, Kion Smith is expected to step in and start at right guard.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mike McDaniel's Dolphins seek a turnaround after injuries derailed last season's playoff hopes

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AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Returns to practice Daniels (Achilles) was cleared to start practicing Wednesday, Claude Smalls of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact After suffering a torn achilles tendon last September, Daniels has finally returned to the practice field. The 27-year-old signed a three-year deal with Miami in March and started all four games he appeared in with Pittsburgh last season. He will look to improve a Miami offensive line that has been known to be inconsistent in years past.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins place tight end Darren Waller, guard Liam Eichenberg on PUP list as training camp opens

The Miami Dolphins have placed recently signed tight end Darren Waller on the physically unable to perform list along with veteran guard Liam Eichenberg

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Still finding role with new team 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 co...

Impact 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.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

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