Overview
- Skipper, 31, announced his retirement on Instagram, writing that he will pursue a career on the coaching side.
- He is set to volunteer as an offensive line coach at the upcoming East-West Shrine Bowl, marking his first post-playing step.
- He appeared in 69 NFL games with 16 starts, spending most of his career with the Lions after entering the league undrafted in 2017.
- A persistent lower-back issue factored into his decision, which he foreshadowed late in the season by saying it might be his last.
- He became a Detroit fan favorite through jumbo packages, a 2024 touchdown catch, and the 2023 'reported as eligible' controversy.