Dan Skipper

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.{{Cite web |title=Dan Skipper, Dallas Cowboys, Offensive Tackle |url=https://247sports.com/player/dan-skipper-20012/ |access-date=March 5, 2024 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}

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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.{{Cite web |last=Bratton |first=Michael Wayne |date=November 9, 2019 |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=March 5, 2024 |website=Saturday Down South |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |date=May 8, 2015 |title=Dan Skipper |url=http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/roster/dan-skipper/ |website=Arkansas Razorbacks Athletics}} He contributed to Rawleigh Williams III winning the SEC regular rushing title with 1,326 yards and Austin Allen throwing for a 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.

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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.{{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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170721151501/http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article161971833.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 21, 2017 |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=star-telegram.com }}

Skipper was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cowboys after the 2017 NFL draft on May 16.{{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}}

Throughout training camp, he competed for a roster spot against Emmett Cleary, Clay DeBord, Ruben Carter, and Kadeem Edwards.{{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}} On September 2, 2017, he was waived by the Cowboys and was signed to the practice squad the next day.{{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}}{{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}} He was released on September 20, 2017.{{cite web | last=Quinn | first=Sam | title=Cowboys sign Jarron Jones to practice squad, release Dan Skipper | website=247Sports | date=September 20, 2017 | url=https://247sports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article/dallas-cowboys-sign-jarron-jones-to-practice-squad-release-dan-skipper-107718558/ | access-date=October 11, 2024}}

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

On September 1, 2018, Skipper was waived by the Lions and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.{{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}}{{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}} He was released on September 5.{{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}}

On November 27, 2018, Skipper was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad.{{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}}

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

On October 16, 2019, Skipper was signed by the Houston Texans off the Patriots practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Aaron |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 |access-date=October 11, 2024 |website=Chron.com}} He was waived on November 11.{{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}}

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

Skipper was waived/injured by the Lions during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,{{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}} and subsequently reverted to the team's injured reserve list the next day.{{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}} He was waived with an injury settlement on September 14.{{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}} He was re-signed to the Lions practice squad on October 21, 2020.{{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}} 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.{{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}}{{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}} On December 19, 2020, Skipper was promoted to the active roster.{{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}} For the team's week 17 game against the Minnesota Vikings, Skipper played 9 downs at defensive tackle.{{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}}

On August 30, 2021, Skipper was waived/injured by the Lions and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 6, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Reisman |first=Jeremy |date=September 7, 2021 |title=Notes: Dan Skipper waived with injury settlement, could return to Lions in 2021 |url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/9/7/22661273/dan-skipper-waived-injury-settlement-could-return-detroit-lions-2021 |access-date=October 11, 2024 |website=Pride Of Detroit |language=en}}

On October 13, 2021, Skipper was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad.{{Cite web |title=Las Vegas Raiders 2021 Roster Transactions |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/transactions/_/name/lv/season/2021 |access-date=October 11, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He was released on November 3.{{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}}

On November 19, 2021, Skipper was signed to the Lions' practice squad.{{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}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 10, 2022.{{Cite web |last=Schlitt |first=Erik |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 |access-date=October 11, 2024 |website=Pride Of Detroit |publisher=SB Nation |language=en}}

On August 30, 2022, Skipper was released by the Lions and signed to the practice squad the next day.{{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}}{{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}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Lions Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/Lions/status/1571655153421373442}}{{cite web | last=Reisman | first=Jeremy | title=After ‘long road’ of cuts, Lions OL Dan Skipper becomes unlikely hero vs. Commanders | website=Pride Of Detroit | date=September 18, 2022 | url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/9/18/23359933/dan-skipper-detroit-lions-first-start-ulnikely-hero | access-date=October 11, 2024}} He was signed to the active roster on October 1.{{Cite web |last=Schlitt |first=Erik |date=October 1, 2022 |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=March 5, 2024 |website=Pride Of Detroit |publisher=SB Nation |language=en}} He appeared in a career-high 16 games, while starting in 5 contests as an injury fill-in.{{Cite web |title=Dan Skipper 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SkipDa00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=October 11, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} He was not re-signed after the season.

On August 1, 2023, Skipper signed with the Indianapolis Colts.{{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}} He was released on August 29, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. Skipper was released on September 4.{{Cite web |last=Stankevitz |first=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 |access-date=November 1, 2024 |website=Colts.com}}{{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 |access-date=November 1, 2024 |website=Colts.com}}{{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 |access-date=November 1, 2024 |website=Colts.com}}

On September 20, 2023, Skipper was signed to the Lions' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 14. In the team's Week 16 game against the Dallas Cowboys, Skipper 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.{{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=March 5, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}} In the season finale against the Minnesota Vikings, he caught a 4-yard pass.{{Cite web |last=Birkett |first=Dave |date=October 13, 2024 |title=How Detroit Lions OL Dan Skipper became 'the most popular scrub' in football |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/10/13/detroit-lions-ol-dan-skipper-became-most-popular-scrub-in-one-play/75640111007/ |access-date=August 20, 2024 |website=Detroit Free Press}} He appeared in 11 games with one start.

On March 14, 2024, Skipper re-signed with the Lions.{{Cite web |last=Reisman |first=Jeremy |date=March 12, 2024 |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 |access-date=July 2, 2024 |website=Pride Of Detroit |language=en}} In the 47-9 win against the Dallas Cowboys, nine months after the 2-point conversion controversial penalty, Skipper reported as an eligible receiver on the first offensive play for the Lions, in addition, Decker had a redzone target that was incomplete, offensive tackle Penei Sewell had a touchdown run reversed due to an ineligible man downfield penalty and with just 4:28 minutes left in the game, Skipper ran a receiving route.{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2024 |title=Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes, Lions win 47-9 and hand Cowboys another lopsided home loss |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401671764 |access-date=August 20, 2024 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}}

On December 5, 2024, after a victory over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football that clinched a playoff berth for the Lions, Skipper appeared to be vomiting in a post-game video posted by the team. Upon noticing Skipper's discomfort, head coach Dan Campbell exclaimed, "There you go, Skip, keep throwing up!" https://x.com/Lions/status/1865011055442706652 In a game against the Buffalo Bills on December 15, Skipper caught a nine-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff, his first career receiving touchdown.{{cite web | last=Schwab | first=Frank | title=Lions 330-pound OT and cult hero Dan Skipper scores a receiving touchdown | website=Yahoo! Sports | date=2024-12-15 | url=https://sports.yahoo.com/lions-330-pound-ot-and-cult-hero-dan-skipper-scores-a-receiving-touchdown-223858640.html?guccounter=1 | access-date=2025-03-15}}

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