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Veteran Steelers Starter Out For The Season: Report
An important piece of the Steelers starting lineup will miss the rest of the year because of an injury, according to ESPN.
PITTSBURGH, PA — Steelers starting right guard James Daniels is out for the season after tearing his Achilles during the teams 27-24 loss Sunday to the Indianapolis Colts, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported.
Daniels was injured in the first quarter of the game and later was seen in a walking boot and using crutches.
This latest injury further decimates the offensive line, which already is without center Nate Herbig, right tackle Troy Fautanu and left guard Isaac Seumalo for the rest of the season. Additionally, left guard Isaac Seumalo is working his way back from a pectoral injury and has yet to play in a regular season game.
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Rookie fourth-round draft pick Mason McCormick is expected to replace Daniels in the starting lineup.
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