Tag: James Daniels

Steelers injury update: Starting guard non-committal on status vs Cowboys

Isaac Seumalo isn’t sure if he’s playing Sunday night or not against the Cowboys.

Last week the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line was dealt a serious blow when starting guard James Daniels was lost for the season with a torn Achilles. However, the hope was this week the team would get fellow starting guard Isaac Seumalo back after missing the first four games of the season to help bolster the offensive line against the Dallas Cowboys.

But when Seumalo spoke to the media on Friday, he wasn’t ready to declare himself playing this Sunday and instead left it up to head coach Mike Tomlin to make that call.

“Yeah, I feel pretty good,” Seumalo said. “I’ll let Coach Tomlin decide on that, but I felt good the past couple days.”

This doesn’t sound like a guy who is 100 percent and ready to roll. Seumalo has been dealing with a pectoral injury and it isn’t the type of injury you rush back from. We won’t be at all surprised if Tomlin opts to give him one more week of rest.

This would mean that rookie Mason McCormick would slide over from the left to the right to replace Daniels and Spencer Anderson would plug into Seumalo’s starting spot at left guard.

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Steelers hosting two offensive linemen for workouts amid injuries

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to bring in some much needed depth on the offensive line, starting with workouts for J.D. DiRenzo and Garret Greenfield.

After an Achilles tear ended the season for one of the Steelers’ most consistent offensive linemen, James Daniels, Pittsburgh is looking to bring in some much-needed depth for the o-line. On Monday, the team hosted both J.D. DiRenzo and Garret Greenfield for workouts.

DiRenzo offers versatility at both guard or tackle in the NFL, having played both for Rutgers University before entering the NFL in 2023.

Greenfield, who signed with the Seahawks after going undrafted in 2024, is experienced at both tackle positions, but only started at the left tackle position during preseason before being released by Seattle.

Steelers fans can sleep easier knowing that their team is on the cusp of rebuilding its offensive line depth, which has been utterly decimated after losing three members of the unit to season-ending injuries.  Pittsburgh will look to rebound at home in Week 5 versus the Cowboys after a heartbreaking loss in Week 3 against the Indianapolis Colts.

Steelers best offensive lineman lost for the season

Starting right guard James Daniels is done for the season after suffering an Achilles tear in the Steelers’ loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

The Pittsburgh Steelers‘ offensive line is falling apart at the seams. Injuries to starters aren’t helping matters, and today’s news is the worst yet.

Starting right guard James Daniels is done for the season after suffering an Achilles tear in the Steelers’ Week 4 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

Since joining the Steelers as a Chicago Bears free agent in 2022, Daniels started 36 games and was consistently their highest-graded offensive lineman. Daniels was in a contract year, set to hit free agency in 2025.

Pittsburgh is already depleted up front with fellow guard Isaac Seumalo (pectoral) and rookie tackle Troy Fautanu (knee) out with injury.

Seumalo is working his way back to the field after he returned to practice last week in a limited capacity. Fautanu had surgery to repair ligament damage on a dislocated kneecap and could return should the Steelers make the playoffs.

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2024 NFL draft: Mike Tomlin, Omar Khan skirt need of Steelers drafting center

The Steelers continue to maintain they don’t feel any pressure to draft a center early.

When the Pittsburgh Steelers released starting center Mason Cole at the start of free agency, it left a huge void along the offensive line.

Or did it?

For the third time since the team released Cole, they have been asked about the center position and for the third time the team has made it clear they feel like they have internal options at center and don’t seem to feel any pressure to draft a new starting center.

Let’s think about that for a second. What are those options? First and foremost it would be starting backup center Nate Herbig. Herbig has a total of 47 career snaps at center in the NFL.

Or perhaps it is about a position move. James Daniels was the starting center at Iowa for two seasons and in 2019 he went back and forth between center and guard while with the Chicago Bears. If the Steelers did move Daniels, this could open the door for Spencer Anderson to start at guard.

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Iowa Hawkeyes’ top-10 Madden NFL 24 grades unveiled

The grades are in! In a show of black and gold strength, the Hawkeyes are well represented in Madden NFL 24. Here’s the top-10 rated Hawks.

It’s that time of year again! July is wrapping up and people are mad online. Yup, it’s definitely Madden season.

EA Sports has started its annual tradition of angering sports fans all over the country with the release of its new Madden ratings. Your favorite $70 roster update and cause of broken controllers is set to release on Aug. 15. Hopefully, the game survives in a non-broken state this year by the playoffs! Hey, maybe things will be different this year.

What certainly won’t be is the time-honored tradition of former Iowa Hawkeyes being some of the best players you can add to your team in Madden. We all know about that black and gold pipeline to the NFL, and there are few better feelings than playing with some of your favorite former Hawkeyes on Madden.

You have no shortage of great Iowa players to pick from when building your team in Madden 24. These are the top 10 ranked Hawkeyes in the newest game.

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10 highest-rated Iowa Hawkeyes in Madden NFL 23

Madden grades are a source of pride. Who are the top Iowa Hawkeyes in Madden 23? Here’s a look at the highest-rated Hawkeyes.

There’s a great deal of anger from internet sports fans. That means it must be Madden ratings reveal time! No matter how hard you resist the urge to fight it, you will care about the ratings the Madden devs give your favorite players. It’s just a fact.

It is like the great warning sign that football is here. Hawkeyes Wire already took a look at the top 25 highest-rated Madden NFL 23 players, but you’re probably wondering how the ratings look for the Hawkeyes specifically.

For Iowa, the Hawkeyes are one of the most represented schools in the NFL. There are quite a few stars from the Hawkeyes, but who is the best of the bunch? Here are the top 10 highest-rated Iowa Hawkeyes you can use in Madden NFL 23.

Bears Twitter reacts to James Daniels signing with Steelers

The Steelers are expected to sign OL James Daniels. Here’s how Bears fans are reacting to Daniels’ departure.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing former Chicago Bears offensive lineman James Daniels to a three-year deal worth $26.5 million, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Daniels reunites with former Bears teammate and new Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky, who agreed to terms on a two-year deal with Pittsburgh on Monday.

It’s a steal for the Steelers, who get Daniels for less than $9 million per season. Daniels has been an integral part of Chicago’s offensive line since he was drafted in 2018. Given he’s just 24, he’s just reaching his prime.

But in many ways, it shows that general manager Ryan Poles wasn’t as high on Daniels as many believed. The development of quarterback Justin Fields is crucial, which starts with protecting Fields up front.

As you can imagine, Bears fans had plenty to say about Daniels’ departure. The general consensus was surprise that Poles was letting the 24-year-old Daniels walk.

Steelers to sign former Bears OL James Daniels

Another interior offensive lineman is off the free agent market as former Bears OL James Daniels is expected to sign with the Steelers.

Former Chicago Bears offensive lineman James Daniels has found a new home with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

According to Pelissero, it’s a three-year deal worth $26.5 million for Daniels, which takes another interior offensive lineman off the free agent market.

Daniels reunites with former Bears teammate and new Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky, who agreed to terms on a two-year deal with Pittsburgh on Monday.

It’s an affordable deal for Daniels, who’s just 24 years old and has played well since he was drafted by Chicago in 2018. But it’s also a surprise that Bears general manager Ryan Poles wasn’t able to bring back a young, talented offensive lineman in Daniels.

The Bears have concerns throughout the offensive line. With Daniels off the market, Chicago needs to address some growing concerns within the interior of the offensive line.

Offensive line will be a focal point in free agency and the NFL draft, as protecting quarterback Justin Fields should be a top priority.

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4 free agent guards the Texans should consider

The Houston Texans have decisions to make across the roster. Here are four free agent guards who could help the offensive line.

The Houston Texans have many needs to consider as they upgrade their roster for the 2022 season.

New offensive line coach George Warhop seeks to get the Texans’ yards per carry up. Houston generated 3.4 yards per carry last season, the lowest in the NFL.

“The one thing that you’re always going to look at, I’m going to look at is what is our yards per carry,” Warhop told reporters on Feb. 22. “I want that to be above 4.3, 4.4, somewhere in there.”

Here are four free agent guards who could help the Texans improve along the interior of their offensive line. All contract figures are according to Spotrac.

10 moves the Bears should make in free agency

Free agency is just around the corner, and the Bears have some big needs to address. Here are some potential moves they should consider:

The Chicago Bears have some pressing needs to address heading into free agency, and they have plenty of salary cap space to make some moves. There are starting jobs and depth holes to fill.

For new general manager Ryan Poles, he has some important decisions to make about whether to re-sign some pending free agents, including Allen Robinson, James Daniels and Akiem Hicks. But there’s also a slew of talent set to hit the open market at several areas of need.

With free agency just around the corner, we’re taking a look at 10 moves the Bears should consider making to improve their roster: