Lions offense off to fast start through two games
Detroit’s offense is clearly a strength so far this season, scoring 71 points in two games and reinforcing the Lions’ belief that the team would be improvedSEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press
Niners' Arik Armstead Accuses Lions Miracle Player Dan Skipper of Using The N-Word The Detroit Lions were one of the more prominent underdog stories of Week 2 after handily defeating the Washington Commanders, 36-27, on Sun...
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • OUTKICK.COM
Dan Campbell Praising Dan Skipper Is Going Viral The sixth-year offensive lineman earned the respect of his coaches and teammates Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dan Skipper honored by Dan Campbell after the Lions win over the Commanders Skipper played a great game in emergency duty and Campbell honored him by letting Skipper take the postgame podium first
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Clears physical examination Skipper returned to practice after being re-instated from the Lions' active/non-football illness list Saturday.
Impact 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.
JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lions RB D'Andre Swift is bigger, stronger and healthier
The Detroit Lions have challenged running back D’Andre Swift to fight through the bumps and bruises and play through all 17 games in 2022JULY 30, 2022 • Associated Press
Waived by Lions Skipper (leg) was waived/injured by the Lions on Monday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact Skipper needed to be carted off the field after appearing to injure the lower part of his left leg during Detroit's preseason finale. He'll revert to injured reserve if he clears waivers.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lions backup QB Boyle needs surgery on broken right thumb
Detroit Lions backup quarterback Tim Boyle broke his right thumb in the team’s preseason finale and needs surgeryAUGUST 30, 2021 • Associated Press
Colts beat Lions 27-17, but lose QB Sam Ehlinger to injury
Rookie Sam Ehlinger was knocked out of the preseason finale with a knee injury, delivering another hit on the Indianapolis Colts’ depth chart at quarterback in a 27-17 win over the...AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press
Lions' Penei Sewell on 6-10 Dan Skipper: 'Standing next to him, it was humbling for my size' Justin Rogers talks to 6-6 rookie Penei Sewell about learning from veterans: 'I just kind of pick up the little things they do and try and s...
MAY 28, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Bumps to active roster Skipper was promoted to the Lions' active roster from the practice squad Saturday.
Impact The 26-year-old joined Detroit's practice squad in October and has appeared in two games since joining the team, and he now has a longer-term spot on the active roster. Skipper provides depth at offensive tackle with Tyrell Crosby (ankle) sidelined.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Duke-Miami women's basketball game postponed
The Atlantic Coast Conference says Sunday’s women’s basketball game between Duke and Miami has been postponed as part of multiple schedule adjustmentsDECEMBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press
Lions protect 4 practice squad players in Week 14, including Dan Skipper, Bobby Price The Detroit Lions have elected to protect four members of their practice squad in Week 14 including OT Dan Skipper, C Marcus Martin, SAF Bob...
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Signs with Detroit Skipper (undisclosed) agreed to a contract with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday.
Impact Skipper was waived off IR with an injury settlement by the Lions earlier this season but appears back to full health. The 25-year-old will provide depth at offensive line on the practice squad.
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lions put Julian Okwara on IR, sign CB Chris Jones
The Detroit Lions put rookie defensive end Julian Okwara on injured reserve and signed free agent cornerback Chris JonesOCTOBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press
Reaches injury settlement Skipper (undisclosed) was waived from IR with an injury settlement Monday per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact The Lions originally waived Skipper during final roster cuts, and he ultimately went unclaimed. As a result, he subsequently reverted to the team's IR. Now that he and the team have reached an injury settlement, he will be able to look for a new landing spot once his health is back up to par.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Transitions to IR Skipper (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve Sunday, per the league's official transactions report.
Impact Skipper went unclaimed after the Lions waived him with an injury designation Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Muhlbach makes cut for Lions again
Long snapper Don Muhlbach appears set for a 17th season with the Detroit Lions after making it through the team's roster cutsSEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press
Saints coach on the art and science of training during a pandemic -- with the help of Excel There is an art and a science to New Orleans Saints strength and conditioning coach Dan Dalrymple's trade.The science part has been easy eno...
JUNE 30, 2020 • DAILYCOMET.COM
