Dan Skuta

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Dan Skuta
No. 51, 55
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1986-04-21) April 21, 1986 (age 38)
Burton, Michigan, U.S.
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:201
Sacks:7.0
Forced fumbles:6
Fumble recoveries:1
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

Dan Skuta (born April 21, 1986) is a 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 was also a member of the San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Chicago Bears.

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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]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Led the league
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2009 CIN 808620.00000000000
2010 CIN 161161150.00000001000
2011 CIN 1633116150.50000001000
2012 CIN 1602716110.00000010000
2013 SFO 168282170.030000201471
2014 SFO 1410332585.05000013000
2015 JAX 138403281.53000011000
2016 JAX 132181530.03000010000
11232201142597.0140000661471

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2009 CIN 101010.00000000000
2011 CIN 101100.00000000000
2012 CIN 101100.00000000000
2013 SFO 304312.01000000000
607522.01000000000

Personal life

Dan Skuta is from Flint, Michigan. He attended Grand Valley State University, from which he graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical education. He now presides as the defensive coordinator coach at Flint's Powers Catholic High School.

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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. Archived from the original on March 12, 2015. 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.