Dan Skipper’s career is at an end.
The 31-year-old Detroit Lions tackle announced his retirement on Thursday following eight NFL seasons.
“[Twenty-four] years of putting on pads and a helmet every fall,” Skipper wrote on Instagram. “This year, I’ll trade that out to pursue a career on the other side in coaching. The memories and experiences that the NFL has brought me and my family are hard to put into words. Thankful for every person that has been a part of my journey. It’s time for me to ‘report’ as retired (Sorry, I had to do it one last time!).”
A native of Arvada, CO, Skipper signed as an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas. He went on to appear in 69 games for the Lions and Houston Texans. He scored his first and only career touchdown in a 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 12, 2024.
