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{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
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* Freshman [[All-American]] (2014)
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* Second-team All-SEC ([[2015 All-SEC football team|2015]])
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* First-team [[Southeastern Conference|All-SEC]] ([[2016 All-SEC football team|2016]])
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* [[Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl LIII|LIII]])
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'''Dan Skipper''' (born September 20, 1994) is an [[American football]] [[tackle (gridiron football position)|offensive tackle]] for the [[Detroit Lions]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas]]. At 6 feet 10 inches tall, Skipper is currently the tallest active player in the NFL. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballnetwork.com/10-tallest-players-in-nfl-history/ |title=Top 10 Tallest Players in NFL History |date=April 20, 2023 }}</ref>
'''Dan Skipper''' (born September 20, 1994) is an [[American football]] [[tackle (gridiron football position)|offensive tackle]] for the [[Detroit Lions]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas]]. At 6 feet 10 inches tall, Skipper is currently the tallest active player in the NFL. <ref>{{Cite web |date=April 20, 2023 |title=Top 10 Tallest Players in NFL History |url=https://www.profootballnetwork.com/10-tallest-players-in-nfl-history/}}</ref>


==Early years==
==Early years==
Skipper was born in [[Arvada, Colorado]], a suburb of [[Denver]]. He attended [[Ralston Valley High School]]. As a junior, he contributed to the team having a 10-2 record and reaching the quarterfinal round of the state playoffs.
Skipper was born in [[Arvada, Colorado]], a suburb of [[Denver]]. He attended [[Ralston Valley High School]]. As a junior, he contributed to the team having a 10–2 record and reaching the quarterfinal round of the state playoffs.


As a senior, he helped get Ralston Valley to the state semifinals, while receiving 5A all-state honors. He received multiple scholarship offers for athletics only, ultimately choosing the [[University of Arkansas]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://247sports.com/player/dan-skipper-20012|title = Dan Skipper, Dallas Cowboys, Offensive Tackle}}</ref>
As a senior, he helped get Ralston Valley to the state semifinals, while receiving 5A all-state honors. He received multiple scholarship offers for athletics only, ultimately choosing the [[University of Arkansas]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dan Skipper, Dallas Cowboys, Offensive Tackle |url=https://247sports.com/player/dan-skipper-20012/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
[[File:Dan Skipper.jpg|thumb|left|Skipper in January 2017]]
[[File:Dan Skipper.jpg|thumb|left|Skipper in January 2017]]
As a freshman, he appeared in all 12 games and started the last eight at right offensive guard. He blocked a single-season school record three field goal attempts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/arkansas-football/dan-skipper-chad-morris-calls-out-razorback-coach/|title = Former Razorback calls out Chad Morris after coach blames Arkansas woes on current roster|date = November 9, 2019}}</ref> He contributed to [[Alex Collins (American football)|Alex Collins]] becoming the second freshman in school history and 10th true freshman in [[Southeastern Conference]] (SEC) history to rush for 1,000 yards. Collins and [[Jonathan Williams (running back, born 1994)|Jonathan Williams]] also became the second Razorback [[running back]] duo to each reach at least 900 rushing yards in the same season. Skipper was recognized as a Freshman [[All-American]].
As a freshman, he appeared in all 12 games and started the last eight at right offensive guard. He blocked a single-season school record three field goal attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bratton |first=Michael Wayne |date=2019-11-09 |title=Former Razorback calls out Chad Morris after coach blames Arkansas woes on current roster |url=https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/arkansas-football/dan-skipper-chad-morris-calls-out-razorback-coach/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=Saturday Down South |language=en-US}}</ref> He contributed to [[Alex Collins (American football)|Alex Collins]] becoming the second freshman in school history and 10th true freshman in [[Southeastern Conference]] (SEC) history to rush for 1,000 yards. Collins and [[Jonathan Williams (running back, born 1994)|Jonathan Williams]] also became the second Razorback [[running back]] duo to each reach at least 900 rushing yards in the same season. Skipper was recognized as a Freshman [[All-American]].


As a sophomore, he started all 13 games at left tackle, was a part of an [[offensive line]] that led the SEC with 14 sacks allowed and earned an [[Associated Press]] All-SEC honorable-mention. He contributed for Collins and Williams to be the only [[NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision|FBS]] teammates to each rush for 1,000-plus yards in the 2014 season.
As a sophomore, he started all 13 games at left tackle, was a part of an [[offensive line]] that led the SEC with 14 sacks allowed and earned an [[Associated Press]] All-SEC honorable-mention. He contributed for Collins and Williams to be the only [[NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision|FBS]] teammates to each rush for 1,000-plus yards in the 2014 season.
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As a junior, he started all 13 games at right tackle and was named second-team All-SEC. He contributed to running back Collins becoming the third player in SEC history with three straight 1,000-yard campaigns to begin his career.
As a junior, he started all 13 games at right tackle and was named second-team All-SEC. He contributed to running back Collins becoming the third player in SEC history with three straight 1,000-yard campaigns to begin his career.


As a senior, he started all 13 games at left tackle and made the [[Southeastern Conference|All-SEC]] team of the [[Coaches Poll]], [[ESPN]], [[Phil Steele]], [[Athlon Sports]], [[Lindy's Sports]] and ''[[The Sporting News|Sporting News]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/roster/dan-skipper/|title = Dan Skipper|date = May 8, 2015}}</ref> He contributed to Rawleigh Williams III winning the SEC regular rushing title with 1,326 yards and Austin Allen throwing for an conference-best 3,430 yards.
As a senior, he started all 13 games at left tackle and made the [[Southeastern Conference|All-SEC]] team of the [[Coaches Poll]], [[ESPN]], [[Phil Steele]], [[Athlon Sports]], [[Lindy's Sports]] and ''[[The Sporting News|Sporting News]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 8, 2015 |title=Dan Skipper |url=http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/roster/dan-skipper/ |website=Arkansas Razorbacks Athletics}}</ref> He contributed to Rawleigh Williams III winning the SEC regular rushing title with 1,326 yards and Austin Allen throwing for an conference-best 3,430 yards.


He appeared in 51 games and finished his career with 47 straight starts (second-longest streak in school history), 7 blocked field goal attempts on [[special teams]] (school record) and became one of six offensive linemen in program history to earn All-SEC honors twice.
He appeared in 51 games and finished his career with 47 straight starts (second-longest streak in school history), 7 blocked field goal attempts on [[special teams]] (school record) and became one of six offensive linemen in program history to earn All-SEC honors twice.
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| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]/[[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/dan-skipper/3200534b-4966-5077-ebc9-d97ab1242a87 |title=Dan Skipper Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=January 19, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=128126&DraftYear=2017 |title=2017 Draft Scout Dan Skipper, Arkansas NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=October 6, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/51560 |title=Dan Skipper 2017 NFL Draft Profile |website=insider.espn.com |access-date=October 6, 2022}}</ref>
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]/[[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dan Skipper Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/dan-skipper/3200534b-4966-5077-ebc9-d97ab1242a87 |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Draft Scout Dan Skipper, Arkansas NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=128126&DraftYear=2017 |access-date=October 6, 2022 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dan Skipper 2017 NFL Draft Profile |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/51560 |access-date=October 6, 2022 |website=insider.espn.com}}</ref>
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Skipper went undrafted during the [[2017 NFL Draft]]. It was speculated that he went undrafted due to a chronic blood condition that was discovered during prospect evaluations. After not receiving a contract as an [[undrafted free agent]], Skipper received an invitation to attend the [[Dallas Cowboys]]' rookie [[minicamp]] as a tryout candidate.<ref>{{cite web| title=No tall tale, 6–10 rookie Dan Skipper still hanging with Cowboys| url=https://www..star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article161971833.html| access-date=January 19, 2018| website=star-telegram.com| author=Kevin Casas| date=July 18, 2017}}</ref>
Skipper went undrafted during the [[2017 NFL Draft]]. It was speculated that he went undrafted due to a chronic blood condition that was discovered during prospect evaluations. After not receiving a contract as an [[undrafted free agent]], Skipper received an invitation to attend the [[Dallas Cowboys]]' rookie [[minicamp]] as a tryout candidate.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kevin Casas |date=July 18, 2017 |title=No tall tale, 6–10 rookie Dan Skipper still hanging with Cowboys |url=https://www..star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article161971833.html |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=star-telegram.com}}</ref>


===Dallas Cowboys===
===Dallas Cowboys===
Skipper was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] by the Cowboys after the [[2017 NFL Draft]] on May 16.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys Waive 3 From Roster; Sign 2 Tryout Players; More Moves To Come|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/05/16/cowboys-waive-3-roster-sign-2-tryout-players-more-moves-come|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180211125108/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/05/16/cowboys-waive-3-roster-sign-2-tryout-players-more-moves-come|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 11, 2018|author=Eatman, Nick|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=May 16, 2017}}</ref>
Skipper was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] by the Cowboys after the [[2017 NFL Draft]] on May 16.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eatman, Nick |date=May 16, 2017 |title=Cowboys Waive 3 From Roster; Sign 2 Tryout Players; More Moves To Come |url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/05/16/cowboys-waive-3-roster-sign-2-tryout-players-more-moves-come |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180211125108/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/05/16/cowboys-waive-3-roster-sign-2-tryout-players-more-moves-come |archive-date=February 11, 2018 |website=DallasCowboys.com}}</ref>


Throughout training camp, he competed for a roster spot against [[Emmett Cleary]], [[Clay DeBord]], [[Ruben Carter (American football)|Ruben Carter]], and [[Kadeem Edwards]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Cowboys 2017 Post-Minicamp Roster and Depth Chart Projection: Offense| url=https://www.cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2017/06/17/dallas-cowboys-roster-2017-53-man-projections-minicamp-training-camp/amp/| access-date=January 19, 2018| website=cowboyswire.usatoday.com| author=K. D. Drummond| date=June 17, 2017| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423044556/https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2017/06/17/dallas-cowboys-roster-2017-53-man-projections-minicamp-training-camp/amp/| archive-date=April 23, 2019| url-status=dead}}</ref> On September 2, 2017, he was waived by the Cowboys and was signed to the [[practice squad]] the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys Make 38 Moves, One Trade To Reach 53; Kellen Moore Released|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-make-38-moves-one-trade-to-reach-53-kellen-moore-released-439246|author=Phillips, Rob|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=September 2, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Showers, Drafted CB & 2 WRs Headline Cowboys' 10-Man Practice Squad|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/09/03/showers-drafted-cb-2-wrs-headline-cowboys%E2%80%99-10-man-practice-squad|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316061544/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/09/03/showers-drafted-cb-2-wrs-headline-cowboys%E2%80%99-10-man-practice-squad|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 16, 2018|author=Eatman, Nick|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=September 3, 2017}}</ref> He was released on September 20, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys sign Jarron Jones to practice squad, release Dan Skipper|url=http://dal.247sports.com/Bolt/Cowboys-sign-Jarron-Jones-to-practice-squad-release-Dan-Skipper-107718558|website=247sports.com|date=September 20, 2017}}</ref>
Throughout training camp, he competed for a roster spot against [[Emmett Cleary]], [[Clay DeBord]], [[Ruben Carter (American football)|Ruben Carter]], and [[Kadeem Edwards]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. D. Drummond |date=June 17, 2017 |title=Cowboys 2017 Post-Minicamp Roster and Depth Chart Projection: Offense |url=https://www.cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2017/06/17/dallas-cowboys-roster-2017-53-man-projections-minicamp-training-camp/amp/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423044556/https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2017/06/17/dallas-cowboys-roster-2017-53-man-projections-minicamp-training-camp/amp/ |archive-date=April 23, 2019 |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=cowboyswire.usatoday.com}}</ref> On September 2, 2017, he was waived by the Cowboys and was signed to the [[practice squad]] the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Phillips, Rob |date=September 2, 2017 |title=Cowboys Make 38 Moves, One Trade To Reach 53; Kellen Moore Released |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-make-38-moves-one-trade-to-reach-53-kellen-moore-released-439246 |website=DallasCowboys.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Eatman, Nick |date=September 3, 2017 |title=Showers, Drafted CB & 2 WRs Headline Cowboys' 10-Man Practice Squad |url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/09/03/showers-drafted-cb-2-wrs-headline-cowboys%E2%80%99-10-man-practice-squad |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316061544/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/09/03/showers-drafted-cb-2-wrs-headline-cowboys%E2%80%99-10-man-practice-squad |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |website=DallasCowboys.com}}</ref> He was released on September 20, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 20, 2017 |title=Cowboys sign Jarron Jones to practice squad, release Dan Skipper |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article/dallas-cowboys-sign-jarron-jones-to-practice-squad-release-dan-skipper-107718558/ |website=247sports.com}}</ref>


===Detroit Lions===
===Detroit Lions===
On September 25, 2017, Skipper was signed to the [[Detroit Lions]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions sign T Dan Skipper to practice squad|url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-T-Dan-Skipper-to-practice-squad/aeb7ff9e-a359-4bfe-b0a0-5128b6a9b49e|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927171216/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-T-Dan-Skipper-to-practice-squad/aeb7ff9e-a359-4bfe-b0a0-5128b6a9b49e|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 27, 2017|website=DetroitLions.com|date=September 25, 2017}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on October 26, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions sign T Dan Skipper to active roster and T Storm Norton to practice squad|url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-T-Dan-Skipper-to-active-roster-and-T-Storm-Norton-to-practice-squad/7f699f41-ec3a-44df-9343-f3a82b605493|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624041451/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-T-Dan-Skipper-to-active-roster-and-T-Storm-Norton-to-practice-squad/7f699f41-ec3a-44df-9343-f3a82b605493|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 24, 2018|website=DetroitLions.com|date=October 26, 2017}}</ref> On October 31, 2017, he was waived in order for the Lions to sign [[Don Barclay (American football)|Don Barclay]] and was re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions sign free agent G Don Barclay and waive T Dan Skipper|url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-free-agent-G-Don-Barclay-and-waive-T-Dan-Skipper/ed22156f-ba24-489a-ae1f-eace2a92c877|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206083907/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-free-agent-G-Don-Barclay-and-waive-T-Dan-Skipper/ed22156f-ba24-489a-ae1f-eace2a92c877|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 6, 2018|website=DetroitLions.com|date=October 31, 2017}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions report 10 Reserve-Future signings|url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-report-10-Reserve-Future-signings/d21eb71a-768f-4706-a0da-dc3f6f922c1a|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206084919/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-report-10-Reserve-Future-signings/d21eb71a-768f-4706-a0da-dc3f6f922c1a|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 6, 2018|website=DetroitLions.com|date=January 1, 2018}}</ref>
On September 25, 2017, Skipper was signed to the [[Detroit Lions]]' practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 25, 2017 |title=Lions sign T Dan Skipper to practice squad |url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-T-Dan-Skipper-to-practice-squad/aeb7ff9e-a359-4bfe-b0a0-5128b6a9b49e |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927171216/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-T-Dan-Skipper-to-practice-squad/aeb7ff9e-a359-4bfe-b0a0-5128b6a9b49e |archive-date=September 27, 2017 |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on October 26, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 26, 2017 |title=Lions sign T Dan Skipper to active roster and T Storm Norton to practice squad |url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-T-Dan-Skipper-to-active-roster-and-T-Storm-Norton-to-practice-squad/7f699f41-ec3a-44df-9343-f3a82b605493 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624041451/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-T-Dan-Skipper-to-active-roster-and-T-Storm-Norton-to-practice-squad/7f699f41-ec3a-44df-9343-f3a82b605493 |archive-date=June 24, 2018 |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref> On October 31, 2017, he was waived in order for the Lions to sign [[Don Barclay (American football)|Don Barclay]] and was re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 31, 2017 |title=Lions sign free agent G Don Barclay and waive T Dan Skipper |url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-free-agent-G-Don-Barclay-and-waive-T-Dan-Skipper/ed22156f-ba24-489a-ae1f-eace2a92c877 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206083907/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-free-agent-G-Don-Barclay-and-waive-T-Dan-Skipper/ed22156f-ba24-489a-ae1f-eace2a92c877 |archive-date=February 6, 2018 |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 1, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2018 |title=Lions report 10 Reserve-Future signings |url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-report-10-Reserve-Future-signings/d21eb71a-768f-4706-a0da-dc3f6f922c1a |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206084919/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-report-10-Reserve-Future-signings/d21eb71a-768f-4706-a0da-dc3f6f922c1a |archive-date=February 6, 2018 |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref>


On September 1, 2018, Skipper was waived by the Lions and was signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions establish 53-man roster|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-establish-53-man-roster|website=DetroitLions.com|date=September 1, 2018|access-date=September 3, 2018|archive-date=September 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903215357/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-establish-53-man-roster|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lions awarded OL Andrew Donnal and CB Dee Virgin via waivers|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-awarded-ol-andrew-donnal-and-cb-dee-virgin-via-waivers|website=DetroitLions.com|date=September 2, 2018|access-date=September 3, 2018|archive-date=September 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904052518/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-awarded-ol-andrew-donnal-and-cb-dee-virgin-via-waivers|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was released on September 5, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions sign three players to practice squad|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-three-players-to-practice-squad|website=DetroitLions.com|date=September 5, 2018}}</ref>
On September 1, 2018, Skipper was waived by the Lions and was signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Lions establish 53-man roster |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-establish-53-man-roster |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903215357/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-establish-53-man-roster |archive-date=September 3, 2018 |access-date=September 3, 2018 |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 2, 2018 |title=Lions awarded OL Andrew Donnal and CB Dee Virgin via waivers |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-awarded-ol-andrew-donnal-and-cb-dee-virgin-via-waivers |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904052518/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-awarded-ol-andrew-donnal-and-cb-dee-virgin-via-waivers |archive-date=September 4, 2018 |access-date=September 3, 2018 |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref> He was released on September 5, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2018 |title=Lions sign three players to practice squad |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-three-players-to-practice-squad |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref>


===Denver Broncos===
===Denver Broncos===
On November 27, 2018, Skipper was signed to the [[Denver Broncos]] practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos promote Temarrick Hemingway to active roster, place Jeff Heuerman on injured reserve, sign three to practice squad|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-promote-temarrick-hemingway-to-active-roster-place-jeff-heuerman-on-inju|author=Swanson, Ben|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=November 27, 2018}}</ref>
On November 27, 2018, Skipper was signed to the [[Denver Broncos]] practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Swanson, Ben |date=November 27, 2018 |title=Broncos promote Temarrick Hemingway to active roster, place Jeff Heuerman on injured reserve, sign three to practice squad |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-promote-temarrick-hemingway-to-active-roster-place-jeff-heuerman-on-inju |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref>


===New England Patriots===
===New England Patriots===
On January 8, 2019, Skipper was signed to the [[New England Patriots]] practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Make A Series of Roster Transactions|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-a-series-of-roster-transactions|website=Patriots.com|date=January 8, 2019}}</ref> Skipper was a part of the Patriots [[Super Bowl LIII]] championship team when they defeated the [[Los Angeles Rams]] 13–3.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shpigel |first=Ben |date=February 4, 2019 |title=Patriots Win in Lowest-Scoring Super Bowl Ever |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/03/sports/patriots-super-bowl.html |access-date=October 31, 2023 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 5, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign Eight Of 10 Practice Squad Players To Future Contracts|url=https://nesn.com/2019/02/patriots-sign-eight-of-10-practice-squad-players-to-future-contracts/|author=Kyed, Doug|website=NESN.com|date=February 5, 2019}}</ref> He was released during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Yang |first1=Nicole |title=Patriots rumor roundup: Here's who won't make New England's 53-man roster |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2019/08/30/patriots-roster-moves-cuts-2 |website=Boston.com |access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> He was signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kyed |first1=Doug |title=Patriots Practice Squad Tracker: Stephen Anderson, Terez Hall Retained |url=https://nesn.com/2019/09/patriots-practice-squad-tracker-stephen-anderson-terez-hall-retained/ |website=NESN.com |date=September 2019 |access-date=September 1, 2019}}</ref>
On January 8, 2019, Skipper was signed to the [[New England Patriots]] practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2019 |title=Patriots Make A Series of Roster Transactions |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-a-series-of-roster-transactions |website=Patriots.com}}</ref> Skipper was a part of the Patriots [[Super Bowl LIII]] championship team when they defeated the [[Los Angeles Rams]] 13–3.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shpigel |first=Ben |date=February 4, 2019 |title=Patriots Win in Lowest-Scoring Super Bowl Ever |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/03/sports/patriots-super-bowl.html |access-date=October 31, 2023 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 5, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kyed, Doug |date=February 5, 2019 |title=Patriots Sign Eight Of 10 Practice Squad Players To Future Contracts |url=https://nesn.com/2019/02/patriots-sign-eight-of-10-practice-squad-players-to-future-contracts/ |website=NESN.com}}</ref> He was released during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yang |first=Nicole |title=Patriots rumor roundup: Here's who won't make New England's 53-man roster |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2019/08/30/patriots-roster-moves-cuts-2 |access-date=August 31, 2019 |website=Boston.com}}</ref> He was signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kyed |first=Doug |date=September 2019 |title=Patriots Practice Squad Tracker: Stephen Anderson, Terez Hall Retained |url=https://nesn.com/2019/09/patriots-practice-squad-tracker-stephen-anderson-terez-hall-retained/ |access-date=September 1, 2019 |website=NESN.com}}</ref>


===Houston Texans===
===Houston Texans===
On October 16, 2019, Skipper was signed by the [[Houston Texans]] off the Patriots practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Texans sign 6-foot-10 OT Dan Skipper off Patriots' practice squad|url=https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-sign-6-foot-10-Dan-Skipper-Patriots-squad-14536472.php|website=Chron.com|date=October 16, 2019}}</ref> He was waived on November 11, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Texans sign DE Joel Heath, waive T Dan Skipper|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-sign-de-joel-heath-waive-t-dan-skipper|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=November 11, 2019}}</ref>
On October 16, 2019, Skipper was signed by the [[Houston Texans]] off the Patriots practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 16, 2019 |title=Texans sign 6-foot-10 OT Dan Skipper off Patriots' practice squad |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-sign-6-foot-10-Dan-Skipper-Patriots-squad-14536472.php |website=Chron.com}}</ref> He was waived on November 11, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2019 |title=Texans sign DE Joel Heath, waive T Dan Skipper |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-sign-de-joel-heath-waive-t-dan-skipper |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref>


===Detroit Lions (second stint)===
===Detroit Lions (second stint)===
On November 12, 2019, Skipper was claimed off waivers by the Lions.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions awarded T Dan Skipper via waivers from Houston Texans|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-awarded-t-dan-skipper-via-waivers-from-houston-texans|website=DetroitLions.com|date=November 12, 2019}}</ref> He was waived on November 22 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 14, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions sign RB Wes Hills and T Dan Skipper to active roster from practice squad|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-rb-wes-hills-and-t-dan-skipper-to-active-roster-from-practice-squad|website=DetroitLions.com|date=December 14, 2019}}</ref>
On November 12, 2019, Skipper was claimed off waivers by the Lions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 12, 2019 |title=Lions awarded T Dan Skipper via waivers from Houston Texans |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-awarded-t-dan-skipper-via-waivers-from-houston-texans |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref> He was waived on November 22 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 14, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2019 |title=Lions sign RB Wes Hills and T Dan Skipper to active roster from practice squad |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-rb-wes-hills-and-t-dan-skipper-to-active-roster-from-practice-squad |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref>


Skipper was [[waived/injured]] by the Lions during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions announce roster moves|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-x4330|website=DetroitLions.com|date=September 5, 2020}}</ref> and subsequently reverted to the team's [[injured reserve list]] the next day.<ref>{{cite news |title=Lions' Dan Skipper: Transitions to IR |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/lions-dan-skipper-transitions-to-ir/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=September 6, 2020 |access-date=September 14, 2020}}</ref> He was waived with an injury settlement on September 14.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dan Skipper: Reaches injury settlement |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/dan-skipper-reaches-injury-settlement/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=September 14, 2020 |access-date=September 21, 2020}}</ref> He was re-signed to the Lions practice squad on October 21, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions announce roster moves|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-bryant-okwara-jones|website=DetroitLions.com|date=October 21, 2020}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on November 14 and December 12 for the team's weeks 10 and 14 games against the [[Washington Football Team]] and [[Green Bay Packers]], and reverted to the practice squad after each game.<ref>{{cite news |author=Schlitt, Erik |title=Detroit Lions elevate OL Dan Skipper and DL Frank Herron for Week 10 |url=https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/14/detroit-lions-elevate-ol-dan-skipper-and-dl-frank-herron-for-week-10/ |website=USAToday.com |date=November 14, 2020 |access-date=December 20, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Williams, Charean |title=Everson Griffen placed on COVID-19 list |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/12/everson-griffen-placed-on-covid-19-list/ |website=NBCSports.com |date=December 12, 2020 |access-date=January 27, 2021}}</ref> On December 19, 2020, Skipper was promoted to the active roster.<ref>{{cite news |title=Lions announce roster moves |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-vaitai-hand-skipper |website=DetroitLions.com |date=December 19, 2020 |access-date=February 3, 2021}}</ref> For the team's week 17 game against the Minnesota Vikings, Skipper played 9 downs at defensive tackle.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Raven |first1=Benjamin |title=Snap counts: Detroit's short-handed defense forced to get creative in Week 17 loss |url=https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/01/snap-counts-detroits-short-handed-defense-forced-to-get-creative-in-week-17-loss.html |website=MLive |publisher=Booth Newspapers |access-date=January 4, 2021 |date=January 4, 2021}}</ref>
Skipper was [[waived/injured]] by the Lions during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Lions announce roster moves |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-x4330 |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref> and subsequently reverted to the team's [[injured reserve list]] the next day.<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 6, 2020 |title=Lions' Dan Skipper: Transitions to IR |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/lions-dan-skipper-transitions-to-ir/ |access-date=September 14, 2020 |work=CBSSports.com}}</ref> He was waived with an injury settlement on September 14.<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 14, 2020 |title=Dan Skipper: Reaches injury settlement |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/dan-skipper-reaches-injury-settlement/ |access-date=September 21, 2020 |work=CBSSports.com}}</ref> He was re-signed to the Lions practice squad on October 21, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 21, 2020 |title=Lions announce roster moves |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-bryant-okwara-jones |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on November 14 and December 12 for the team's weeks 10 and 14 games against the [[Washington Football Team]] and [[Green Bay Packers]], and reverted to the practice squad after each game.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Schlitt, Erik |date=November 14, 2020 |title=Detroit Lions elevate OL Dan Skipper and DL Frank Herron for Week 10 |url=https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/14/detroit-lions-elevate-ol-dan-skipper-and-dl-frank-herron-for-week-10/ |access-date=December 20, 2020 |work=USAToday.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Williams, Charean |date=December 12, 2020 |title=Everson Griffen placed on COVID-19 list |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/12/everson-griffen-placed-on-covid-19-list/ |access-date=January 27, 2021 |work=NBCSports.com}}</ref> On December 19, 2020, Skipper was promoted to the active roster.<ref>{{Cite news |date=December 19, 2020 |title=Lions announce roster moves |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-vaitai-hand-skipper |access-date=February 3, 2021 |work=DetroitLions.com}}</ref> For the team's week 17 game against the Minnesota Vikings, Skipper played 9 downs at defensive tackle.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raven |first=Benjamin |date=January 4, 2021 |title=Snap counts: Detroit's short-handed defense forced to get creative in Week 17 loss |url=https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/01/snap-counts-detroits-short-handed-defense-forced-to-get-creative-in-week-17-loss.html |access-date=January 4, 2021 |website=MLive |publisher=Booth Newspapers}}</ref>


On August 30, 2021, Skipper was waived/injured by the Lions and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 6, 2021.
On August 30, 2021, Skipper was waived/injured by the Lions and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 6, 2021.


===Las Vegas Raiders===
===Las Vegas Raiders===
On October 13, 2021, Skipper was signed to the [[Las Vegas Raiders]] practice squad. He was released on November 3.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders sign LB Marquel Lee to active roster, add QB Nathan Peterman to practice squad|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-marquel-lee-qb-nathan-peterman-nfl-week-9-2021|website=Raiders.com|date=November 3, 2021|access-date=November 5, 2021|archive-date=November 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105004456/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-marquel-lee-qb-nathan-peterman-nfl-week-9-2021|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On October 13, 2021, Skipper was signed to the [[Las Vegas Raiders]] practice squad. He was released on November 3.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 3, 2021 |title=Raiders sign LB Marquel Lee to active roster, add QB Nathan Peterman to practice squad |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-marquel-lee-qb-nathan-peterman-nfl-week-9-2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105004456/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-marquel-lee-qb-nathan-peterman-nfl-week-9-2021 |archive-date=November 5, 2021 |access-date=November 5, 2021 |website=Raiders.com}}</ref>


===Detroit Lions (third stint)===
===Detroit Lions (third stint)===
On November 19, 2021, Skipper was signed to the Lions' practice squad.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Risdon |first1=Jeff |title=Lions re-sign OT Dan Skipper to practice squad |url=https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/19/lions-re-sign-ot-dan-skipper-to-practice-squad/ |access-date=December 27, 2021 |work=Lions Wire |date=November 19, 2021}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 10, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Detroit Lions sign 9 players to reserve/futures contracts|url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/1/10/22877171/detroit-lions-sign-9-players-reserve-futures-contracts|work=Pride of Detroit|publisher=SB Nation|date=January 10, 2022}}</ref>
On November 19, 2021, Skipper was signed to the Lions' practice squad.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Risdon |first=Jeff |date=November 19, 2021 |title=Lions re-sign OT Dan Skipper to practice squad |url=https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/19/lions-re-sign-ot-dan-skipper-to-practice-squad/ |access-date=December 27, 2021 |work=Lions Wire}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 10, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2022 |title=Detroit Lions sign 9 players to reserve/futures contracts |url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/1/10/22877171/detroit-lions-sign-9-players-reserve-futures-contracts |website=Pride of Detroit |publisher=SB Nation}}</ref>


On August 30, 2022, Skipper was released by the Lions and signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions announce roster moves|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-x0035|website=DetroitLions.com|date=August 30, 2022|access-date=September 3, 2022|archive-date=January 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102104838/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-x0035|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lions announce roster moves|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-x6174|website=DetroitLions.com|date=August 31, 2022}}</ref> This was an emotional moment for the [[HBO]] show, [[Hard Knocks (2001 TV series)|Hard Knocks]], when Skipper asked "What could I have done different?". On September 18, 2022, in a Week 2 matchup versus the [[Washington Commanders]], Skipper started at guard, a position he had not played since freshman year in college. In the locker room after the Lions' 36–27 win, head coach [[Dan Campbell]] recognized "Skip" for his performance, a video clip of which went viral.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/Lions/status/1571655153421373442}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/9/18/23359933/dan-skipper-detroit-lions-first-start-ulnikely-hero | title=After 'long road' of cuts, Lions OL Dan Skipper becomes unlikely hero vs. Commanders | date=September 18, 2022 }}</ref> He was signed to the active roster on October 1.<ref>{{cite web|title=Detroit Lions sign OL Dan Skipper, K Dominik Eberle, downgrade DJ Chark to OUT|url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/10/1/23382216/detroit-lions-sign-ol-dan-skipper-k-dominik-eberle-downgrade-dj-chark-to-out|work=Pride of Detroit|publisher=SB Nation|date=October 1, 2022}}</ref> He appeared in a career-high 16 games, while starting in 5 contests as an injury fill-in. He was not re-signed after the season.
On August 30, 2022, Skipper was released by the Lions and signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Lions announce roster moves |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-x0035 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102104838/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-x0035 |archive-date=January 2, 2023 |access-date=September 3, 2022 |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Lions announce roster moves |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-x6174 |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref> This was an emotional moment for the [[HBO]] show, [[Hard Knocks (2001 TV series)|Hard Knocks]], when Skipper asked "What could I have done different?". On September 18, 2022, in a Week 2 matchup versus the [[Washington Commanders]], Skipper started at guard, a position he had not played since freshman year in college. In the locker room after the Lions' 36–27 win, head coach [[Dan Campbell]] recognized "Skip" for his performance, a video clip of which went viral.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lions Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/Lions/status/1571655153421373442}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2022 |title=After 'long road' of cuts, Lions OL Dan Skipper becomes unlikely hero vs. Commanders |url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/9/18/23359933/dan-skipper-detroit-lions-first-start-ulnikely-hero}}</ref> He was signed to the active roster on October 1.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schlitt |first=Erik |date=2022-10-01 |title=Lions sign OL Dan Skipper, K Dominik Eberle, downgrade DJ Chark to OUT |url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/10/1/23382216/detroit-lions-sign-ol-dan-skipper-k-dominik-eberle-downgrade-dj-chark-to-out |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=Pride Of Detroit |publisher=SB Nation |language=en}}</ref> He appeared in a career-high 16 games, while starting in 5 contests as an injury fill-in. He was not re-signed after the season.


===Indianapolis Colts===
===Indianapolis Colts===
On August 1, 2023, Skipper signed with the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Colts sign OT Dan Skipper, waive OT Jordan Murray, TE Kaden Smith |url=https://www.colts.com/news/dan-skipper-tackle-lions-signed-free-agency-jordan-murray-waived |access-date=August 1, 2023 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 4.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster|url=https://www.colts.com/news/jonathan-taylor-reserve-pup-list-roster-moves-transactions-53-man-roster|author=Stankevitz, JJ|website=Colts.com|date=August 29, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Colts sign 16 to practice squad|url=https://www.colts.com/news/practice-squad-mike-strachan-amari-rodgers-juwann-winfree-signed-wide-receiver|website=Colts.com|date=August 30, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Colts sign G Arlington Hambright to the practice squad, release T Dan Skipper from the practice squad|url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-g-arlington-hambright-to-the-practice-squad-release-t-dan-skipper|website=Colts.com|date=September 4, 2023}}</ref>
On August 1, 2023, Skipper signed with the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Colts sign OT Dan Skipper, waive OT Jordan Murray, TE Kaden Smith |url=https://www.colts.com/news/dan-skipper-tackle-lions-signed-free-agency-jordan-murray-waived |access-date=August 1, 2023 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 4.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stankevitz, JJ |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster |url=https://www.colts.com/news/jonathan-taylor-reserve-pup-list-roster-moves-transactions-53-man-roster |website=Colts.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Colts sign 16 to practice squad |url=https://www.colts.com/news/practice-squad-mike-strachan-amari-rodgers-juwann-winfree-signed-wide-receiver |website=Colts.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 4, 2023 |title=Colts sign G Arlington Hambright to the practice squad, release T Dan Skipper from the practice squad |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-g-arlington-hambright-to-the-practice-squad-release-t-dan-skipper |website=Colts.com}}</ref>


===Detroit Lions (fourth stint)===
===Detroit Lions (fourth stint)===
On September 20, 2023, Skipper was signed to the Lions practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 14. In the sixteenth game against the Cowboys, he was involved in a controversial call that negated the team a successful two-point conversion with 23 seconds left and a potential win, after officials flagged Lions [[offensive tackle]] [[Taylor Decker]] for an illegal touching penalty, as a result of a confusion of which Lions tackle actually reported as an eligible receiver.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions 'confused' as refs negate late 2-point try in Cowboys win|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39213838/cowboys-hang-penalty-nixes-lions-2-point-conversion|website=ESPN|date=December 31, 2023}}</ref>
On September 20, 2023, Skipper was signed to the Lions practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 14. In the sixteenth game against the Cowboys, he was involved in a controversial call that negated the team a successful two-point conversion with 23 seconds left and a potential win, after officials flagged Lions [[offensive tackle]] [[Taylor Decker]] for an illegal touching penalty, as a result of a confusion in which the Lions tackle was accidentally reported as an eligible receiver by the referee.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Woodyard |first=Eric |date=December 31, 2023 |title=Lions 'confused' as refs negate late 2-point try in Cowboys win |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39213838/cowboys-hang-penalty-nixes-lions-2-point-conversion |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

On March 14, 2024, Skipper re-signed with the Lions.<ref>{{cite web|title=Report: OL Dan Skipper re-signing with the Detroit Lions on 1-year deal|url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/12/24098998/dan-skipper-re-signing-detroit-lions-contract-free-agency-2024|work=Pride of Detroit|date=March 12, 2024}}</ref>


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Dan Skipper
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Skipper with the Lions in 2022
No. 70 – Detroit Lions
Position:Offensive tackle / guard
Personal information
Born: (1994-09-20) September 20, 1994 (age 29)
Arvada, Colorado, U.S.
Height:6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Weight:330 lb (150 kg)
Career information
High school:Ralston Valley (Arvada, Colorado)
College:Arkansas (2013–2016)
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:40
Games started:6
Player stats at PFR

Dan Skipper (born September 20, 1994) is an American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arkansas. At 6 feet 10 inches tall, Skipper is currently the tallest active player in the NFL. [1]

Early years

Skipper was born in Arvada, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. He attended Ralston Valley High School. As a junior, he contributed to the team having a 10–2 record and reaching the quarterfinal round of the state playoffs.

As a senior, he helped get Ralston Valley to the state semifinals, while receiving 5A all-state honors. He received multiple scholarship offers for athletics only, ultimately choosing the University of Arkansas.[2]

College career

Skipper in January 2017

As a freshman, he appeared in all 12 games and started the last eight at right offensive guard. He blocked a single-season school record three field goal attempts.[3] He contributed to Alex Collins becoming the second freshman in school history and 10th true freshman in Southeastern Conference (SEC) history to rush for 1,000 yards. Collins and Jonathan Williams also became the second Razorback running back duo to each reach at least 900 rushing yards in the same season. Skipper was recognized as a Freshman All-American.

As a sophomore, he started all 13 games at left tackle, was a part of an offensive line that led the SEC with 14 sacks allowed and earned an Associated Press All-SEC honorable-mention. He contributed for Collins and Williams to be the only FBS teammates to each rush for 1,000-plus yards in the 2014 season.

As a junior, he started all 13 games at right tackle and was named second-team All-SEC. He contributed to running back Collins becoming the third player in SEC history with three straight 1,000-yard campaigns to begin his career.

As a senior, he started all 13 games at left tackle and made the All-SEC team of the Coaches Poll, ESPN, Phil Steele, Athlon Sports, Lindy's Sports and Sporting News.[4] He contributed to Rawleigh Williams III winning the SEC regular rushing title with 1,326 yards and Austin Allen throwing for an conference-best 3,430 yards.

He appeared in 51 games and finished his career with 47 straight starts (second-longest streak in school history), 7 blocked field goal attempts on special teams (school record) and became one of six offensive linemen in program history to earn All-SEC honors twice.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 9+5⁄8 in
(2.07 m) 		309 lb
(140 kg) 		33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m) 		10+1⁄2 in
(0.27 m)		 5.26 s 1.78 s 3.06 s 4.94 s 7.50 s 26.0 in
(0.66 m)		 8 ft 1 in
(2.46 m)		 19 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[5][6][7]

Skipper went undrafted during the 2017 NFL Draft. It was speculated that he went undrafted due to a chronic blood condition that was discovered during prospect evaluations. After not receiving a contract as an undrafted free agent, Skipper received an invitation to attend the Dallas Cowboys' rookie minicamp as a tryout candidate.[8]

Dallas Cowboys

Skipper was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cowboys after the 2017 NFL Draft on May 16.[9]

Throughout training camp, he competed for a roster spot against Emmett Cleary, Clay DeBord, Ruben Carter, and Kadeem Edwards.[10] On September 2, 2017, he was waived by the Cowboys and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[11][12] He was released on September 20, 2017.[13]

Detroit Lions

On September 25, 2017, Skipper was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[14] He was promoted to the active roster on October 26, 2017.[15] On October 31, 2017, he was waived in order for the Lions to sign Don Barclay and was re-signed to the practice squad.[16] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 1, 2018.[17]

On September 1, 2018, Skipper was waived by the Lions and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[18][19] He was released on September 5, 2018.[20]

Denver Broncos

On November 27, 2018, Skipper was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.[21]

New England Patriots

On January 8, 2019, Skipper was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[22] Skipper was a part of the Patriots Super Bowl LIII championship team when they defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13–3.[23] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 5, 2019.[24] He was released during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.[25] He was signed to the practice squad the next day.[26]

Houston Texans

On October 16, 2019, Skipper was signed by the Houston Texans off the Patriots practice squad.[27] He was waived on November 11, 2019.[28]

Detroit Lions (second stint)

On November 12, 2019, Skipper was claimed off waivers by the Lions.[29] He was waived on November 22 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 14, 2019.[30]

Skipper was waived/injured by the Lions during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[31] and subsequently reverted to the team's injured reserve list the next day.[32] He was waived with an injury settlement on September 14.[33] He was re-signed to the Lions practice squad on October 21, 2020.[34] He was elevated to the active roster on November 14 and December 12 for the team's weeks 10 and 14 games against the Washington Football Team and Green Bay Packers, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[35][36] On December 19, 2020, Skipper was promoted to the active roster.[37] For the team's week 17 game against the Minnesota Vikings, Skipper played 9 downs at defensive tackle.[38]

On August 30, 2021, Skipper was waived/injured by the Lions and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 6, 2021.

Las Vegas Raiders

On October 13, 2021, Skipper was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad. He was released on November 3.[39]

Detroit Lions (third stint)

On November 19, 2021, Skipper was signed to the Lions' practice squad.[40] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 10, 2022.[41]

On August 30, 2022, Skipper was released by the Lions and signed to the practice squad the next day.[42][43] This was an emotional moment for the HBO show, Hard Knocks, when Skipper asked "What could I have done different?". On September 18, 2022, in a Week 2 matchup versus the Washington Commanders, Skipper started at guard, a position he had not played since freshman year in college. In the locker room after the Lions' 36–27 win, head coach Dan Campbell recognized "Skip" for his performance, a video clip of which went viral.[44][45] He was signed to the active roster on October 1.[46] He appeared in a career-high 16 games, while starting in 5 contests as an injury fill-in. He was not re-signed after the season.

Indianapolis Colts

On August 1, 2023, Skipper signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[47] He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 4.[48][49][50]

Detroit Lions (fourth stint)

On September 20, 2023, Skipper was signed to the Lions practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 14. In the sixteenth game against the Cowboys, he was involved in a controversial call that negated the team a successful two-point conversion with 23 seconds left and a potential win, after officials flagged Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker for an illegal touching penalty, as a result of a confusion in which the Lions tackle was accidentally reported as an eligible receiver by the referee.[51]

On March 14, 2024, Skipper re-signed with the Lions.[52]

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