Dan Skuta

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Dan Skuta
No. 51, 55
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1986-04-21) April 21, 1986 (age 35)
Burton, Michigan
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:269 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:Carman-Ainsworth
(Flint Township, Michigan)
College:Grand Valley State
Undrafted:2009
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackle:200
Sacks:7.0
Forced fumbles:7
Fumble recoveries:1
Interceptions:0
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Dan Skuta (born April 21, 1986) is an former American football linebacker. He played college football at Grand Valley State and was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2009. Skuta has also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Chicago Bears.

Professional career[]

Cincinnati Bengals[]

Skuta signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2009 and played with them until 2012.

San Francisco 49ers[]

Skuta signed with the San Francisco 49ers in 2013. He scored his first touchdown when he recovered a fumble forced by linebacker Patrick Willis and returned it 47 yards for the score.[1]

Jacksonville Jaguars[]

On March 11, 2015, Skuta signed a five-year, $20.5 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[2] He was released on April 11, 2017.[3]

Chicago Bears[]

On May 8, 2017, Skuta signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears.[4] He was released on September 2, 2017.[5]

Personal life[]

Dan Skuta is from Flint, Michigan. He attended Grand Valley State University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education. He now resides in St. Petersburg, Florida.

References[]

  1. ^ Carman-Ainsworth's Dan Skuta scores first NFL touchdown for 49ers in London (video included)
  2. ^ Oehser, John (March 11, 2015). "Dan Skuta: Versatility a key". Jaguars.com. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  3. ^ "Offseason moves continue: LB Dan Skuta released". Jaguars.com. April 11, 2017.
  4. ^ Mayer, Larry (May 8, 2017). "Bears sign LB Skuta to one-year deal". ChicagoBears.com.
  5. ^ Mayer, Larry (September 2, 2017). "Bears reach NFL's 53-man roster limit". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on April 7, 2018.

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