2025 Fantasy Outlook
Skipper has carved out a regular role as the Lions' sixth offensive lineman, appearing in all 17 regular-season games, including five starts, in 2024. He'll once again operate as the team's top reserve option behind Taylor Decker and Penei Sewell at offensive tackle in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a contract with the Lions in October of 2025.
Good to go against Washington
Skipper (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
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.
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.
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Measurables Review
How do Dan Skipper's measurables compare to other tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 9"Weight
330 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.42 secShuttle Time
5.01 secCone Drill
7.61 secVertical Jump
26.0 inBroad Jump
97 inHand Length
10.50 inArm Length
33.38 in
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Past ankle injury
Skipper (ankle) played in Saturday's preseason game against the Dolphins.
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Suffers ankle injury
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.
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Back with Detroit
The Lions re-signed Skipper to a one-year contract Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Starting Sunday night
Skipper is starting at left tackle Sunday night against the Texans, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Signed to active roster
Detroit signed Skipper (hamstring) to its active roster Saturday.
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