Overview
- Reports from Yahoo Sports and CBS Detroit say Skipper is joining Dan Campbell’s staff, and MLive reports a league source confirmed the hire.
- Coverage describes a developmental role centered on molding big-bodied blockers, including tight ends with offensive line traits.
- Skipper moved into coaching immediately after retiring by working with offensive linemen and tight ends at a postseason all-star showcase.
- Recent staff changes in Detroit created logical openings, with Steve Oliver promoted to tight ends coach and Seth Ryan leaving for the New York Jets.
- The 31-year-old fan favorite played 66 of his 69 NFL games with the Lions, fitting Campbell’s pattern of adding former players who know the locker room.