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Dan Skipper\u00a0is returning to the\u00a0Detroit Lions, and he’s bringing a bunch of his friends with him.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Lions\u00a0signed Skipper and 14 other players to their practice squad Wednesday, all of whom were with the team in training camp.<\/p>\n
Skipper, who spent last season as the team’s swing tackle,\u00a0was a surprise cut\u00a0when the Lions set their initial roster this week. The Lions kept Jamarco Jones as their No. 3 tackle, second-year lineman Gio Manu as a developmental prospect and Kayode Awosika and\u00a0Kingsley Eguakun\u00a0as backup interior linemen.<\/p>\n
The Lions still have one opening on their 53-man roster, after trading receiver Tim Patrick to the\u00a0Jacksonville Jaguars,\u00a0signing ex-Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas\u00a0and\u00a0claiming defensive linemen Tyler Lacy and Tyrus Wheat\u00a0off waivers.<\/p>\n
For the second straight year, the Lions filled their practice squad with a mix of veterans and young players. They re-signed six of the seven veterans they released Tuesday and brought back nine players they waived.<\/p>\n
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They still have one open spot on their practice squad, and do not currently have a No. 3 quarterback on their practice squad or 53-man roster.<\/p>\n
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