Dan Skuta

Dan Skuta (born April 21, 1986) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. 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.

Dan Skuta
Free agent
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1986-04-21) April 21, 1986
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
Player stats at PFR

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 bachelors 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.
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