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- The Flint, Mich.
- native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: "Wasted," "Ethan's Talent Search" and "All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story".
- He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDETROIT -- Beloved Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper announced his NFL retirement Thursday through his Instagram account. Skipper went from an undrafted journeyman lineman to a cult hero in Detroit as a sixth lineman, even scoring a 9-yard touchdown reception in 2024 against the Buffalo Bills.
- He joined Taylor Decker and Scott Conover as the only offensive linemen in Lions history to produce a touchdown reception. A coaching career could be on the horizon, Skipper said in his post."24 years of putting on pads and a helmet every fall.
- This year I'll trade that out to pursue a career on the other side in coaching," Skipper wrote on Instagram.
