Steelers Get Brutal News On James Daniels' Injury

Isaac Seumalo is expected to return from his pectoral injury in Week 5, but now Pittsburgh has issues at the other guard spot. It will likely be rookie Mason McCormick that steps in as the full-time starter. The Steelers will have to go on in the 2024 season with arguably the best run blocker on the line in Daniels.

If Seumalo does indeed come back healthy and ready to go in Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys, McCormick will be expected to slide to right guard while Spencer Anderson acts as the swing tackle. This is yet another devastating blow to a group that was expected to have a nice mix of veteran presence. Unfortunately, the two most experienced plays in Daniels and Seumalo will not play a snap together in 2024.

Fans were getting excited to have a core in the middle of Seuamlo, Zach Frazier and Daniels, but that will no longer come to fruition. Pittsburgh is likely going to have to look at some external options for reinforcements. This is one of the worst case scenarios for the offense, especially as question surrounding the quarterback position remain.

Steelers Have Big Task Ahead With Major Offensive Line Troubles

Arthur Smith's offense needs to effectively run the ball to have a chance at having success in other areas. The injuries to the line have made it hard to find footing when it comes to running the ball and opening up the play-action. This is another huge blow and Daniels could have played his final snap in the Steel City, as he will enter free agency in 2025 while rehabbing an Achilles tear.