Daily DLP: Dan Skipper Reports to the Lions Coaching Staff

Daily DLP: Dan Skipper Reports to the Lions Coaching Staff

Dan Skipper reports for duty on the Lions coaching staff The Daily DLP for Thursday celebrates recently retired offensive lineman Dan Skipper rejoining the Detroit Lions as a coach. While we don't yet know the exact coaching role, bringing Skipper back to the Lions' den is a savvy nod to his grit, as well as his proven leadership with the players on the offensive roster already. Skipper joins LB coach Shaun Dion Hamilton as guys who moved straig…

Detroit Lions Bring Back Fan-Favorite Dan Skipper

The Detroit Lions are bringing a familiar face back into the building. According to a report from Rachel Hopmayer, former Lions offensive lineman and fan favorite Dan Skipper has been hired to Detroit’s coaching staff. Skipper, who recently retired from playing, will transition into a developmental coaching role focused on helping mold the next wave of big-bodied blockers, including tight ends with offensive line traits. Skipper’s return keeps h…

Former Lions OL Dan Skipper Joining Coaching Staff

According to Rachel Hopmayer, the Lions are adding former OL Dan Skipper to their coaching staff for the upcoming season.  The veteran lineman retired after this past season due to injuries and wasted no time executing a career pivot. He worked at the Shrine Bowl with the offensive linemen and tight ends.  Skipper, 31, originally signed on with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas back in 2017. He spent just a few months in Dal…