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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 11
Dan Skipper has returned to the Detroit Lions...to be a coach
There you go. Last week, we speculated that after the Lions moved assistant offensive line coach Steve Oliver to tight ends coach, bringing back freshly retired tackle Dan Skipper to be on the coaching staff made a lot of sense.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 11
Detroit Lions Add Popular Former Offensive Lineman to Coaching Staff
The Detroit Lions have reportedly added a popular former offensive lineman to the coaching staff of Dan Campbell. According to CBS Detroit, Dan Skipper has been hired, just weeks after retiring from the National Football League.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 6
Dan Skipper could soon return to the Detroit Lions...sort of
Just a couple of weeks ago, Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper announced that he was retiring from the NFL. The fan favorite spent eight seasons as the Lions' swing tackle and stood in at left and right tackle as well as guard on occasion.
The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz
The Super Bowl MVP Award has been given out 60 times over 59 Super Bowls (Super Bowl XII had co-MVPs). How many can you name in six minutes?
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 24
'It Was Time': Dan Skipper Details Retirement Decision
A staple of the Detroit Lions in recent years has elected to hang up his cleats. Offensive lineman Dan Skipper, who appeared in 66 games with 16 starts for the Lions since 2017, announced his decision to retire earlier this week.
The most awful NFL coaching jobs of all time
As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 23
Patriots Super Bowl Champion Announces Retirement
He's most known for his time with the Detroit Lions, but offensive tackle Dan Skipper spent parts of two separate seasons with the New England Patriots.
Detroit Lions News / Total Pro Sports / January 22
Detroit Lions Star & Super Bowl Champion Shocks Everybody By Announcing His Retirement
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper has announced his retirement after nine seasons in the NFL. Skipper, who struggled with a back injury this
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / January 22
Lions OL Dan Skipper Announces Retirement
Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper announced his retirement via Instagram on Thursday. The 31-year-old spent time with seven different teams in his seven-year career, though he is best known for his time in Detroit.
Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / January 22
Lions OT Dan Skipper: 'Time for me to 'report' as retired'
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper announced his retirement from the NFL over social media on Thursday. Skipper, 31, started five of the 12 games in which he appeared this season and 16 of the 69 in his career with the Lions and Houston Texans.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 22
Lions OL Dan Skipper retiring & immediately transitioning to coaching
According to Justin Rogers, Lions OL Dan Skipper is retiring. Rogers added that Skipper’s injury history was a large factor in his decision to hang it up.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 26
Lions Offensive Lineman Has Four Word Description of 2025 Season
The story of the 2025 Detroit Lions season will be the demise of a once great offensive line. Veteran offensive lineman Dan Skipper did not mince words, when he was asked by reporters postgame about the disappointment of the team being officially eliminated from the NFL postseason.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / November 15
Lions offense takes major hit after Sam LaPorta update
The injuries continue to pile up in Detroit.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / October 17
Lions' Dan Skipper Brazenly Calls Out National Football League Amid Brian Branch Video Controversy
Lions OT Dan Skipper had a bone to pick with the NFL Skipper called out NFL Films in a viral post Lions DT Alim McNeill joined in with his own condemnation
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / October 9
Dan Skipper's return brings clarity to the LT situation heading into Sunday
The absence of tackle Taylor Decker was felt during the Detroit Lions' 37-24 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Starting in his place was T Giovanni Manu, a second-year player out of the University of British Columbia.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 8
Detroit Lions Sign OL, Place CB on IR, Add DB to Practice Squad
The Detroit Lions announced a flurry of roster moves, prior to their first Week 6 practice ahead of a key matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Dan Skipper, who started the 2025 season on the team's practice squad, has been signed to the 53-man active roster.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 8
Lions Announced Three Moves, Promoted OT Dan Skipper
The Detroit Lions announced they have promoted OT Dan Skipper from the practice squad to the active roster. The team also officially signed CB Arthur Maulet to the practice squad and placed CB Khalil Dorsey on injured reserve. Skipper, 30, originally signed on with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas back in 2017.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / September 4
Dan Skipper and 5 practice squad members that will impact the Lions 2025 season
With the 2025 season getting ready to kick off this Thursday, several NFL players are getting ready to make their NFL debuts this weekend. Several more will be a waiting patiently on the practice squad until they are called upon.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 26
Lions' next trade target after shocking release of Dan Skipper is crystal clear
The Detroit Lions made the surprising decision to release tackle Dan Skipper on Monday, removing another depth piece from their somewhat weakened offensive line.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 25
Lions Releasing Veteran OL Dan Skipper
The Detroit Lions are releasing veteran OL Dan Skipper on Monday, according to Justin Rogers. Skipper, 30, originally signed on with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas back in 2017.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 13
Dan Skipper said what all Lions fans are thinking about neverending injuries
The Detroit Lions have to be put in rice or unplugged and plugged back in again with the way injuries keep piling up for them this offseason. Just when
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 11
Dan Skipper: 'Undo The Pin' on Lions' Voodoo Doll, Bad Injury Luck
Dan Skipper was watching his Detroit Lions teammates take on the Atlanta Falcons from the team facility when Morice Norris suffered an injury trying to make a tackle.
WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 1
Sophie Cunningham gets called out by Lions fan favorite over her Detroit comments
Sophie Cunningham continues to happily play the heel for the Indiana Fever, this time with her comments about WNBA expansion.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / December 15, 2024
Watch: Lions OL Dan Skipper fools Bills defense with receiving TD
The Detroit Lions converted on a big man touchdown this time.
Detroit Lions News / 5 GOATs / January 7, 2024
Lions tackle Dan Skipper hauls in catch vs. Vikings after Cowboys reporting controversy
The Detroit Lions (11-5) weren’t going to let last week’s controversial call involving proper reporting of an offensive lineman down field deter them from trying again this week.
Detroit Lions News / 5 GOATs / January 5, 2024
Lions OL Dan Skipper explains what he told NFL ref Brad Allen at end of Cowboys game
The Lions-Cowboys officiating controversy still lives. And Dan Skipper, the Detroit offensive lineman who allegedly checked in as eligible for a 2-point try, gave it some new oxygen.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / December 31, 2023
Watch: Livid Lions HC Dan Campbell sounds off following controversial penalty on two-point play
The Lions were on the losing end of a 20-19 decision to the Cowboys on Saturday night thanks to a controversial penalty on a two-point attempt that would have won the game.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / September 19, 2022
Lions HC Dan Campbell brings player to tears with post-game speech
Although Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper has only been in the NFL for six years, he’s already one of the more well-traveled players in the league.
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