Lions OL Dan Skipper weighing retirement: 'This might be the last one'

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Detroit Free Press

Updated Jan. 5, 2026, 11:10 a.m. ET

CHICAGO – No. 70 may have reported eligible for the last time.

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper said he may retire for medical reasons after Sunday’s season-ending win over the Chicago Bears.

“This might be the last one,” Skipper said as he choked back tears in the locker room at Soldier Field after the game. “Comes a time with all of us that we’re done. I got some medical stuff that might push me out, so, it’s tough.”

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Skipper’s going to be 32 years old toward the beginning of the 2026 season.

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end of an era

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Manu may end up being the new Skipper.

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changing of the guard

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or 3rd tackle to be precise

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a man wearing a black shirt with a lion on it stands in a locker room

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Well I guess the window has closed.

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The guy worked his but off and became a fan favorite. For a second or 3rd string tackle that’s quite an accomplishment. If he’s done, I wish him well.

I have heard Glasgow was considering retirement too, although I think right after the final game of the season the decision might go the other way by spring.

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I tip my hat to Skipper. Hell of a career with the Lions. Well done Dan. If it is time for you to hang it up you did good young man. Thank you.