Dan Skipper
DET (8)
Sun 11/9/25 3:02 PM

Skipper (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
EDGE Analysis
Skipper has been cleared to play Sunday after working through a back injury during Week 10 prep. He has appeared in each of the Lions' last three games (including one start) and will provide depth at offensive tackle behind Penei Sewell and Taylor Decker.

Dan Skipper
DET (8)
Sat 8/16/25 8:12 PM

Skipper (ankle) played in Saturday's preseason game against the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Skipper was in a walking boot last month after being injured in the Hall of Fame Game against the Chargers. He logged 35 offensive snaps against Miami. Skipper is set as Detroit's swing tackle.

Dan Skipper
DET (8)
Thu 7/31/25 11:27 PM

Skipper left the locker room in a walking boot after suffering an ankle injury during Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Chargers, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Skipper told reporters he rolled his ankle during the game. There's no timeline for his return, but he expects to know more Friday after presumably undergoing imaging.

Dan Skipper
DET (8)
Mon 3/10/25 10:05 PM

The Lions re-signed Skipper to a one-year contract Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
A fan favorite in Detroit, Skipper appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Lions last season and made five starts. He should again fill his sixth offensive lineman role as the Lions' top backup behind starting tackles Taylor Decker and Penei Sewell.

Dan Skipper
DET (8)
Sun 11/10/24 8:33 PM

Skipper is starting at left tackle Sunday night against the Texans, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Skipper is playing in place of the injured Taylor Decker (shoulder). Decker popped up on the injury report Thursday and missed practice Friday. Skipper has eight previous career starts across 48 career games prior to Sunday night.

Dan Skipper
DET (8)
Sat 10/14/23 10:59 PM

Detroit signed Skipper (hamstring) to its active roster Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Skipper suffered a hamstring injury in Detroit's Week 3 win over the Falcons. He has been sidelined since but is prepared to provide depth along the offensive line in Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.

Dan Skipper
DET (8)
Sun 9/24/23 2:46 PM

Skipper has started the second half on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Skipper entered the game at right tackle for Matt Nelson, who left with an ankle injury. With both now sidelined, Colby Sorsdal has taken over at the position.

Dan Skipper
DET (8)
Sat 7/30/22 10:50 PM

Skipper returned to practice after being re-instated from the Lions' active/non-football illness list Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
It's unknown why Skipper initially landed on the active/NFI list, but he should now be ready to compete for a spot on Detroit's active roster during training camp. The 27-year-old has played a total of 10 games during his career and could provide a role as an emergency backup for the Lions this coming regular season.

Dan Skipper
DET (8)
Wed 7/27/22 7:51 PM

Skipper (illness) was added to the Lions' active/non-football illness list Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Skipper has spent time on and off Detroit's practice squad over the past two seasons, appearing in six games for the team during this span. The 27-year-old should compete for a backup role at offensive tackle when healthy this preseason.

Dan Skipper
DET (8)
Wed 10/13/21 1:18 AM

Skipper (leg) had a workout with the Raiders on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Skipper spent training camp with the Lions and went down with the leg injury in the preseason finale. He landed on injured reserve before being waived with an injury settlement, and he now appears to be healthy.