Indianapolis Colts sign 6'10 OT

Colts sign veteran OT Dan Skipper

Destin Adams — NFL News Writer

Aug 1, 2023 4:14 PM EDT

Sep 25, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (left) and offensive tackle Dan Skipper (70) and wide receiver DJ Chark (4) and wide receiver Kalif Raymond (right) react after a touchdown by Williams against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The Colts added needed veteran depth on the offensive line Tuesday when they made the signing of Dan Skipper official.

We have signed free agent OT Dan Skipper and waived OT Jordan Murray and TE Kaden Smith.
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) August 1, 2023

Skipper has been in the NFL since 2017 when he signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. Skipper's size is his best asset, as he stands at 6'10 and weighs 326 lbs, and has played both tackle and guard throughout his time in the NFL. He has spent the majority of his playing career with the Detroit Lions in multiple stints.

2017-2018: Detroit Lions
2019: Houston Texans
2019-2020: Detroit Lions
2021-2022: Detroit Lions

To get a better grasp of Skipper, below are some of his PFF grades throughout his playing career:

2017: 54.4 run blocking, 32.2 pass blocking
2019: 75.4 run blocking, 57.8 pass blocking
2020: 59.6 run blocking, 65.0 pass blocking
2022: 54.6 run blocking, 19.6 pass blocking

The journeyman became a fan and locker room favorite and got recognized by Lions head coach Dan Campbell following a win last season that can be seen after the 1-minute mark in the tweet below.