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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 14
NFC Notes: Christian Watson, Tucker Kraft, Dan Skipper, Bears, Lions, Packers
The Bears go into their offseason program with second-year Luke Elkin and UDFA Beau Gardner competing for the starting long snapper job. Chicago ST coordinator
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 24
Dan Skipper Aims to Help Lions OL 'Get Back on the Road' in New Role
Dan Skipper isn't quite used to his new role yet, but is sure he'll adjust to it quickly. As a player, he ascended to cult hero status for his unique swing-tackle role on the Detroit Lions' offensive line.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / February 12
Dan Skipper To Join Lions Staff, Team Blocked Bruce Gradkowski-Dolphins Interview
Former Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper is expected to stay in Detroit and take a position on Dan Campbell‘s coaching staff, according to CBS Detroit’s Rachel Hopmayer.
The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
How many of the NFL players with at least 100 receiving yards in their first-career postseason game can you name in eight minutes?
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 11
Former Lions OL Dan Skipper Joining Coaching Staff
According to Rachel Hopmayer, the Lions are adding former OL Dan Skipper to their coaching staff for the upcoming season. The veteran lineman retired after this past season due to injuries and wasted no time executing a career pivot.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Detroit Lions News / Total Apex Sports / February 11
Detroit Lions Hire Fan-Favorite Offensive Lineman To Coaching Staff For 2026
It is always sad when a fan-favorite player retires. For the Detroit Lions, Dan Skipper is one of those guys. After announcing his retirement from playing less than a month ago, the fan-favorite offensive lineman is already back in Allen Park, this time with a whistle and a clipboard.
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.
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.
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.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
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.
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 / 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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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 / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / May 17, 2025
Skipper says college players need to love misery of football
For former Arkansas Razorback turned Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper, it's pretty easy to see how bad chasing NIL dollars has been for athletes when it comes to trying to transition to the NFL.
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 / Detroit Lions on SI / January 3, 2024
Detroit Lions Dan Skipper Grateful Twitter Has Delete Button
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper still does has not have many positive thoughts or words to describe what happened at AT&T Stadium in the team's 20-19 loss. "I still don't have a lot of positive thoughts.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 1, 2024
Insider shares if NFL will change how players report as eligible
This controversial NFL rule doesn't appear to be changing anytime soon.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / December 31, 2023
Watch: Lions convert on amazing two-point conversion that gets reversed
The Lions went for two points and the win late against the Cowboys. Dallas couldn’t stop them, but the referees did.
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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