According to a report from Justin Rogers of the Detroit Lions Network, the Detroit Lions have released veteran offensive tackle Dan Skipper.
Skipper, 30, first joined the Lions in 2017 as an undrafted free agent and went on to play parts of seven seasons in Detroit, with a brief stop in Houston in 2019. Over his career, he appeared in 57 games with 11 starts, establishing himself as a versatile depth piece along the offensive line.
In 2024, Skipper played in all 17 games, starting five and even recording a rare highlight for a lineman, catching a pass for nine yards and a touchdown. For his career, he tallied two receptions, 13 yards, and one touchdown, while making valuable contributions in both pass protection and run blocking.
While the Lions continue trimming their roster ahead of final cuts, Skipper’s release marks the end of a long, gritty tenure in Detroit. Given his size (6-foot-9, 334 pounds) and experience, it wouldn’t be surprising if he draws interest from other NFL teams looking to bolster their offensive line depth.
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