James Daniels: Everything you need to know

The Dolphins are releasing Daniels (pectoral) on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Daniels inked a three-year deal with Miami last offseason, but a pectoral injury limited him to just three total offensive snaps with the team in 2025. The veteran guard previously missed most of the 2024 campaign with Pittsburgh due to an Achilles tear, so even if he's now considered healthy, any suitors in free agency will want to be mindful of potential durability concerns.

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

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. 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.