Dan Skipper, the newly re-signed offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, is poised for a significant role on the offensive line following the retirement of Frank Ragnow. Skipper recently defended his city on social media after Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham made negative remarks regarding Detroit's prospects for a new WNBA team, slated to debut in 2029. The new team, coming 19 years after the departure of the Detroit Shock, has garnered backing from high-profile investors, including Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp.

Detroit's sports community remains vibrant, as highlighted by Cunningham's comments about attendance records during the Shock's tenure. Skipper's advocacy illustrates a commitment to the city as it prepares for the return of professional women's basketball. With this backdrop, both the Lions and the new WNBA franchise aim to energize local fans and create a new chapter in Detroit sports history.