24 years of placing on pads and a helmet each fall. This yr I’ll commerce that out to pursue a profession on the opposite facet in teaching.
The recollections and experiences that the NFL has introduced me and my household are arduous to place into phrases. Grateful for each person who has been aside of my journey.
It’s time for me to “report” as retired. (Sorry I needed to do it one final time!)
Skipper has change into a little bit of a cult-favorite amongst Lions followers. He’s been on and off the Lions’ roster since getting into the league in 2017. And whereas he’s by no means been a full-time starter for the crew, he’s typically been the primary offensive deal with off the bench, and lately, he’s discovered a task as a jumbo-package tight finish. He began 16 video games throughout 69 whole sport appearances.
After all, he’ll endlessly be most recognized for the controversial ending to the Lions vs. Cowboys sport in 2023. The Lions ran a trick play on a possible game-winning two-point conversion—a cross to left deal with Taylor Decker. Nevertheless, officers negated the profitable play, considering that Dan Skipper had reported as eligible on the play, when it was clear it was truly Decker. Detroit was penalized and in the end misplaced the sport.
After the tip of the 2025 season, Skipper famous that he was contemplating retirement on account of a lingering again harm.
However possibly this isn’t the tip for Dan Skipper and the Lions. As he mentioned on the high of his retirement assertion, it seems he’ll pursue a soccer profession in teaching. At this level, it isn’t clear what rank of soccer he’s contemplating, nevertheless it definitely wouldn’t be shocking if he needed to remain in Detroit.
It seems Skipper already has his first project in teaching:
